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 Carss Park, accounting for 61.9% (782 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (42.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 24 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Carss Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Carss Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carss Park, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
English
2021 count
782
% of total
61.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
782
61.9%
+1.5pp
Greek
2021 count
165
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
165
13.1%
+0.9pp
Mandarin
2021 count
57
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
57
4.5%
-1.1pp
Arabic
2021 count
55
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
55
4.4%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
35
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
35
2.8%
-0.8pp
Macedonian
2021 count
33
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
33
2.6%
-0.4pp
Cantonese
2021 count
32
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
32
2.5%
+0.3pp
Spanish
2021 count
24
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
24
1.9%
+0.9pp
Italian
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
11
0.9%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+24
+1.5pp
Greek
+12
+0.9pp
Mandarin
-13
-1.1pp
Arabic
-11
-0.9pp
Not stated
-10
-0.8pp
Macedonian
-4
-0.4pp
Cantonese
+5
+0.3pp
Spanish
+12
+0.9pp
Italian
-8
-0.6pp
Data table
Language used at home for Carss Park. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 782 | 61.9% | 42.1% | 758 | 60.4% | 42.3% | +24 | +1.5pp |
| Greek | 165 | 13.1% | 5.2% | 153 | 12.2% | 5.4% | +12 | +0.9pp |
| Mandarin | 57 | 4.5% | 12.8% | 70 | 5.6% | 14.3% | -13 | -1.1pp |
| Arabic | 55 | 4.4% | 3.7% | 66 | 5.3% | 3.6% | -11 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 35 | 2.8% | 4.7% | 45 | 3.6% | 4.1% | -10 | -0.8pp |
| Macedonian | 33 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 37 | 3.0% | 2.2% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Cantonese | 32 | 2.5% | 9.4% | 27 | 2.2% | 9.9% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Spanish | 24 | 1.9% | 1.2% | 12 | 1.0% | 1.1% | +12 | +0.9pp |
| Italian | 11 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 19 | 1.5% | 1.3% | -8 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 1,263 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,254 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.