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 Gledswood Hills, accounting for 63.1% (3,845 people). This share was lower than Camden (A) (74.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 2,680 people, while its share fell by 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Gledswood Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Gledswood Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gledswood Hills, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
English
2021 count
3,845
% of total
63.1%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
3,845
63.1%
-5.4pp
Arabic
2021 count
247
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
247
4.1%
+1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
216
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
216
3.5%
-2.3pp
Hindi
2021 count
168
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
168
2.8%
-1.0pp
Urdu
2021 count
122
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
122
2.0%
+1.6pp
Spanish
2021 count
117
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
117
1.9%
-0.3pp
Italian
2021 count
102
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
102
1.7%
-0.3pp
Tagalog
2021 count
91
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
91
1.5%
+0.3pp
Serbian
2021 count
89
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
89
1.5%
+0.3pp
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
2021 count
78
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
78
1.3%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+2,680
-5.4pp
Arabic
+207
+1.8pp
Not stated
+117
-2.3pp
Hindi
+104
-1.0pp
Urdu
+114
+1.6pp
Spanish
+79
-0.3pp
Italian
+68
-0.3pp
Tagalog
+71
+0.3pp
Serbian
+69
+0.3pp
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic
+61
+0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Gledswood Hills. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 3,845 | 63.1% | 74.1% | 1,165 | 68.5% | 81.2% | +2,680 | -5.4pp |
| Arabic | 247 | 4.1% | 2.3% | 40 | 2.3% | 1.4% | +207 | +1.8pp |
| Not stated | 216 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 99 | 5.8% | 4.4% | +117 | -2.3pp |
| Hindi | 168 | 2.8% | 1.5% | 64 | 3.8% | 0.9% | +104 | -1.0pp |
| Urdu | 122 | 2.0% | 0.9% | 8 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +114 | +1.6pp |
| Spanish | 117 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 38 | 2.2% | 1.3% | +79 | -0.3pp |
| Italian | 102 | 1.7% | 1.1% | 34 | 2.0% | 1.3% | +68 | -0.3pp |
| Tagalog | 91 | 1.5% | 0.6% | 20 | 1.2% | 0.3% | +71 | +0.3pp |
| Serbian | 89 | 1.5% | 0.6% | 20 | 1.2% | 0.5% | +69 | +0.3pp |
| Assyrian Neo-Aramaic | 78 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 17 | 1.0% | 0.3% | +61 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 6,093 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,701 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,392 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.