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 Dalwallinu (S), accounting for 74.3% (1,036 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (80.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 111 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Dalwallinu (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Dalwallinu (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dalwallinu (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
English
2021 count
1,036
% of total
74.3%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
1,036
74.3%
-5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
212
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
212
15.2%
+5.1pp
Tagalog
2021 count
52
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
52
3.7%
+0.1pp
Filipino
2021 count
30
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
30
2.2%
-0.7pp
Afrikaans
2021 count
10
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
10
0.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-111
-5.9pp
Not stated
+67
+5.1pp
Tagalog
0
+0.1pp
Filipino
-12
-0.7pp
Afrikaans
-3
-0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Dalwallinu (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,036 | 74.3% | 80.9% | 1,147 | 80.2% | 81.7% | -111 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 212 | 15.2% | 10.5% | 145 | 10.1% | 10.0% | +67 | +5.1pp |
| Tagalog | 52 | 3.7% | 0.5% | 52 | 3.6% | 0.6% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Filipino | 30 | 2.2% | 0.4% | 42 | 2.9% | 0.4% | -12 | -0.7pp |
| Afrikaans | 10 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 13 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,394 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,431 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -37 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.