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 Central Highlands (M) (Tas.), accounting for 88.5% (2,218 people). This share was lower than Regional Tas. (88.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 250 people, while its share fell by 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Central Highlands (M) (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
English
2021 count
2,218
% of total
88.5%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
2,218
88.5%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
223
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
223
8.9%
+2.0pp
Nepali
2021 count
10
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.4%
-
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+250
-4.0pp
Not stated
+76
+2.0pp
Data table
Language used at home for Central Highlands (M) (Tas.). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| English | 2,218 | 88.5% | 88.9% | 1,968 | 92.5% | 89.8% | +250 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 223 | 8.9% | 5.6% | 147 | 6.9% | 6.7% | +76 | +2.0pp |
| Nepali | 10 | 0.4% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Total | 2,506 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +379 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.