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 Benjinup, accounting for 87.4% (125 people). This share was higher than Boyup Brook (S) (87.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 4 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Benjinup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Benjinup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boyup Brook (S) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Benjinup, with comparison markers for Boyup Brook (S).
English
2021 count
125
% of total
87.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
125
87.4%
+2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
18
12.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+4
+2.2pp
Not stated
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Benjinup. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boyup Brook (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Boyup Brook (S)% | Count | % | Boyup Brook (S)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 125 | 87.4% | 87.1% | 121 | 85.2% | 89.7% | +4 | +2.2pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 12.6% | 10.4% | 18 | 12.7% | 7.6% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.