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 Oakhurst (NSW), accounting for 49.5% (3,419 people). This share was higher than Blacktown (C) (47.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 209 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Oakhurst (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Oakhurst (NSW) 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 Oakhurst (NSW), with comparison markers for Blacktown (C).
English
2021 count
3,419
% of total
49.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
3,419
49.5%
-2.8pp
Tagalog
2021 count
569
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
569
8.2%
-1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
448
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
448
6.5%
+1.4pp
Hindi
2021 count
309
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
309
4.5%
-0.2pp
Filipino
2021 count
279
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
279
4.0%
+1.0pp
Arabic
2021 count
271
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
271
3.9%
+0.1pp
Urdu
2021 count
226
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
226
3.3%
+1.0pp
Punjabi
2021 count
181
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
181
2.6%
+1.0pp
Samoan
2021 count
137
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
137
2.0%
-0.2pp
Tongan
2021 count
88
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
88
1.3%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-209
-2.8pp
Tagalog
-71
-1.0pp
Not stated
+97
+1.4pp
Hindi
-16
-0.2pp
Filipino
+68
+1.0pp
Arabic
+10
+0.1pp
Urdu
+64
+1.0pp
Punjabi
+71
+1.0pp
Samoan
-16
-0.2pp
Tongan
-17
-0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Oakhurst (NSW). 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 | 3,419 | 49.5% | 47.6% | 3,628 | 52.3% | 53.7% | -209 | -2.8pp |
| Tagalog | 569 | 8.2% | 3.8% | 640 | 9.2% | 4.0% | -71 | -1.0pp |
| Not stated | 448 | 6.5% | 6.1% | 351 | 5.1% | 5.3% | +97 | +1.4pp |
| Hindi | 309 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 325 | 4.7% | 4.0% | -16 | -0.2pp |
| Filipino | 279 | 4.0% | 1.9% | 211 | 3.0% | 1.9% | +68 | +1.0pp |
| Arabic | 271 | 3.9% | 2.9% | 261 | 3.8% | 3.0% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Urdu | 226 | 3.3% | 2.2% | 162 | 2.3% | 1.6% | +64 | +1.0pp |
| Punjabi | 181 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 110 | 1.6% | 3.6% | +71 | +1.0pp |
| Samoan | 137 | 2.0% | 1.0% | 153 | 2.2% | 1.1% | -16 | -0.2pp |
| Tongan | 88 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 105 | 1.5% | 0.6% | -17 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 6,907 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,933 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.