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 Marayong, accounting for 48.3% (3,788 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (47.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 462 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Marayong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Marayong 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 Marayong, with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
English
2021 count
3,788
% of total
48.3%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
3,788
48.3%
-6.9pp
Punjabi
2021 count
732
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
732
9.3%
+3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
400
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
400
5.1%
+1.6pp
Hindi
2021 count
269
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
269
3.4%
+0.1pp
Tagalog
2021 count
260
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
260
3.3%
-0.7pp
Arabic
2021 count
233
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
233
3.0%
+0.1pp
Filipino
2021 count
184
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
184
2.3%
-0.3pp
Gujarati
2021 count
178
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
178
2.3%
+0.9pp
Polish
2021 count
168
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
168
2.1%
-0.4pp
Nepali
2021 count
103
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
103
1.3%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-462
-6.9pp
Punjabi
+312
+3.8pp
Not stated
+132
+1.6pp
Hindi
+14
+0.1pp
Tagalog
-45
-0.7pp
Arabic
+8
+0.1pp
Filipino
-19
-0.3pp
Gujarati
+68
+0.9pp
Polish
-27
-0.4pp
Nepali
+53
+0.7pp
Data table
Language used at home for Marayong. 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 | 3,788 | 48.3% | 47.6% | 4,250 | 55.2% | 53.7% | -462 | -6.9pp |
| Punjabi | 732 | 9.3% | 5.2% | 420 | 5.5% | 3.6% | +312 | +3.8pp |
| Not stated | 400 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 268 | 3.5% | 5.3% | +132 | +1.6pp |
| Hindi | 269 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 255 | 3.3% | 4.0% | +14 | +0.1pp |
| Tagalog | 260 | 3.3% | 3.8% | 305 | 4.0% | 4.0% | -45 | -0.7pp |
| Arabic | 233 | 3.0% | 2.9% | 225 | 2.9% | 3.0% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Filipino | 184 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 203 | 2.6% | 1.9% | -19 | -0.3pp |
| Gujarati | 178 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 110 | 1.4% | 1.4% | +68 | +0.9pp |
| Polish | 168 | 2.1% | 0.2% | 195 | 2.5% | 0.3% | -27 | -0.4pp |
| Nepali | 103 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 50 | 0.6% | 0.5% | +53 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 7,850 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,704 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +146 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.