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 Burbank, accounting for 81.8% (850 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (71.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 29 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Burbank - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Burbank in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burbank, with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
English
2021 count
850
% of total
81.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
850
81.8%
-1.5pp
Mandarin
2021 count
44
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
44
4.2%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
25
2.4%
-2.1pp
Cantonese
2021 count
20
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
20
1.9%
+0.7pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
17
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
1.6%
+0.2pp
Hebrew
2021 count
16
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
16
1.5%
+0.6pp
Punjabi
2021 count
11
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
11
1.1%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-29
-1.5pp
Mandarin
+15
+1.5pp
Not stated
-23
-2.1pp
Cantonese
+7
+0.7pp
Vietnamese
+2
+0.2pp
Hebrew
+7
+0.6pp
Punjabi
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Burbank. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 850 | 81.8% | 71.6% | 879 | 83.3% | 71.8% | -29 | -1.5pp |
| Mandarin | 44 | 4.2% | 4.4% | 29 | 2.7% | 4.1% | +15 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 2.4% | 4.4% | 48 | 4.5% | 5.8% | -23 | -2.1pp |
| Cantonese | 20 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 13 | 1.2% | 1.5% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Vietnamese | 17 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 15 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Hebrew | 16 | 1.5% | 0.0% | 9 | 0.9% | 0.0% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Punjabi | 11 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 15 | 1.4% | 0.9% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,039 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,055 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.