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 Cumnock, accounting for 89.9% (438 people). This share was lower than Cabonne (A) (90.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 33 people, while its share fell by 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Cumnock - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Cumnock in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cumnock, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
English
2021 count
438
% of total
89.9%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
438
89.9%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
45
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
45
9.2%
+3.7pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+33
-3.2pp
Not stated
+21
+3.7pp
Data table
Language used at home for Cumnock. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 438 | 89.9% | 90.8% | 405 | 93.1% | 91.1% | +33 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 45 | 9.2% | 7.2% | 24 | 5.5% | 6.8% | +21 | +3.7pp |
| Total | 487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 435 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.