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 Wonnerup, accounting for 87.2% (171 people). This share was lower than Busselton (C) (89%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 47 people, while its share fell by 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Wonnerup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Wonnerup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Busselton (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wonnerup, with comparison markers for Busselton (C).
English
2021 count
171
% of total
87.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
171
87.2%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
17
8.7%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+47
-1.4pp
Not stated
+1
-2.7pp
Data table
Language used at home for Wonnerup. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Busselton (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | % | Busselton (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 171 | 87.2% | 89.0% | 124 | 88.6% | 88.3% | +47 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 8.7% | 5.8% | 16 | 11.4% | 7.1% | +1 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 196 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +56 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.