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 Lagrange, accounting for 68.5% (433 people). This share was lower than Broome (S) (73.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Kriol, which decreased by 45 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Lagrange - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Lagrange in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broome (S) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lagrange, with comparison markers for Broome (S).
English
2021 count
433
% of total
68.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
433
68.5%
+2.3pp
Kriol
2021 count
42
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
42
6.6%
-7.4pp
Nyangumarta
2021 count
36
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
36
5.7%
+3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
34
5.4%
+2.2pp
Yulparija
2021 count
31
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
31
4.9%
+2.8pp
Karajarri
2021 count
18
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
18
2.8%
-1.7pp
Mangala
2021 count
16
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
16
2.5%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+22
+2.3pp
Kriol
-45
-7.4pp
Nyangumarta
+23
+3.6pp
Not stated
+14
+2.2pp
Yulparija
+18
+2.8pp
Karajarri
-10
-1.7pp
Mangala
-3
-0.6pp
Data table
Language used at home for Lagrange. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Broome (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | % | Broome (S)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 433 | 68.5% | 73.3% | 411 | 66.2% | 76.0% | +22 | +2.3pp |
| Kriol | 42 | 6.6% | 0.8% | 87 | 14.0% | 1.0% | -45 | -7.4pp |
| Nyangumarta | 36 | 5.7% | 0.2% | 13 | 2.1% | 0.1% | +23 | +3.6pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 5.4% | 14.5% | 20 | 3.2% | 12.6% | +14 | +2.2pp |
| Yulparija | 31 | 4.9% | 0.2% | 13 | 2.1% | 0.1% | +18 | +2.8pp |
| Karajarri | 18 | 2.8% | 0.2% | 28 | 4.5% | 0.2% | -10 | -1.7pp |
| Mangala | 16 | 2.5% | 0.1% | 19 | 3.1% | 0.2% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 632 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 621 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.