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 Cabonne (A), accounting for 90.8% (12,493 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (86.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 290 people, while its share fell by 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Cabonne (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Cabonne (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cabonne (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
English
2021 count
12,493
% of total
90.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
12,493
90.8%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
987
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
987
7.2%
+0.4pp
German
2021 count
26
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
26
0.2%
-0.1pp
Afrikaans
2021 count
22
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
22
0.2%
0.0pp
Mandarin
2021 count
20
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
20
0.1%
0.0pp
Italian
2021 count
17
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
17
0.1%
-0.1pp
Arabic
2021 count
15
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
15
0.1%
+0.1pp
Wiradjuri
2021 count
14
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
14
0.1%
+0.1pp
Auslan
2021 count
14
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-
14
0.1%
-
Thai
2021 count
13
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
13
0.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+290
-0.3pp
Not stated
+80
+0.4pp
German
-10
-0.1pp
Afrikaans
-3
0.0pp
Mandarin
+11
0.0pp
Italian
-6
-0.1pp
Arabic
+12
+0.1pp
Wiradjuri
+11
+0.1pp
Thai
0
0.0pp
French
+3
0.0pp
Data table
Language used at home for Cabonne (A). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| English | 12,493 | 90.8% | 86.8% | 12,203 | 91.1% | 87.1% | +290 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 987 | 7.2% | 6.6% | 907 | 6.8% | 7.1% | +80 | +0.4pp |
| German | 26 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 36 | 0.3% | 0.3% | -10 | -0.1pp |
| Afrikaans | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Mandarin | 20 | 0.1% | 0.4% | 9 | 0.1% | 0.4% | +11 | 0.0pp |
| Italian | 17 | 0.1% | 0.4% | 23 | 0.2% | 0.5% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Arabic | 15 | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.0% | 0.3% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Wiradjuri | 14 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 3 | 0.0% | 0.0% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Auslan | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Thai | 13 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 13,763 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,389 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +374 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.