Cultural diversity
Language used at home
About this topic
Language used at home shows which languages people speak in their home life and whether English or another language is used most often. It is a key indicator of cultural diversity and language retention within communities.
This topic is useful for planning communication, multicultural services, and local engagement. It should be analysed together with proficiency in English and birthplace, because language alone does not show migration history or support needs.
Interpretation notes
- The Census records the language used most often at home, so it does not capture every language a person can speak.
- Language used at home is not a measure of English proficiency, literacy, or migration history on its own.
Key insight
In 2021, English was the most common language used at home among residents in Dharruk, accounting for 54.5% (1,530 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (47.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 121 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Dharruk - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Dharruk in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blacktown (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dharruk, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
English
2021 count
1,530
% of total
54.5%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
1,530
54.5%
-5.0pp
Arabic
2021 count
223
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
223
7.9%
+0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
217
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
217
7.7%
+2.2pp
Hindi
2021 count
89
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
89
3.2%
+0.4pp
Samoan
2021 count
79
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
79
2.8%
-1.1pp
Tongan
2021 count
76
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
76
2.7%
+0.6pp
Urdu
2021 count
71
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
71
2.5%
+1.1pp
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
2021 count
58
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
58
2.1%
+1.1pp
Tagalog
2021 count
52
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
52
1.9%
+0.2pp
Spanish
2021 count
27
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
27
1.0%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-121
-5.0pp
Arabic
+14
+0.4pp
Not stated
+63
+2.2pp
Hindi
+10
+0.4pp
Samoan
-29
-1.1pp
Tongan
+18
+0.6pp
Urdu
+31
+1.1pp
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
+29
+1.1pp
Tagalog
+6
+0.2pp
Spanish
-15
-0.5pp
Data table
Language used at home for Dharruk. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blacktown (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | % | Blacktown (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,530 | 54.5% | 47.6% | 1,651 | 59.5% | 53.7% | -121 | -5.0pp |
| Arabic | 223 | 7.9% | 2.9% | 209 | 7.5% | 3.0% | +14 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 217 | 7.7% | 6.1% | 154 | 5.5% | 5.3% | +63 | +2.2pp |
| Hindi | 89 | 3.2% | 4.4% | 79 | 2.8% | 4.0% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Samoan | 79 | 2.8% | 1.0% | 108 | 3.9% | 1.1% | -29 | -1.1pp |
| Tongan | 76 | 2.7% | 0.6% | 58 | 2.1% | 0.6% | +18 | +0.6pp |
| Urdu | 71 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 40 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +31 | +1.1pp |
| Assyrian Neo-Aramaic | 58 | 2.1% | 0.1% | 29 | 1.0% | 0.1% | +29 | +1.1pp |
| Tagalog | 52 | 1.9% | 3.8% | 46 | 1.7% | 4.0% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Spanish | 27 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 42 | 1.5% | 0.9% | -15 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 2,807 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,775 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.