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 Connells Point, accounting for 56.9% (1,628 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (42.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Mandarin, which increased by 74 people and 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Connells Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Connells Point 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 Connells Point, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
English
2021 count
1,628
% of total
56.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
1,628
56.9%
-2.2pp
Mandarin
2021 count
341
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
341
11.9%
+2.4pp
Greek
2021 count
285
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
285
10.0%
+0.2pp
Cantonese
2021 count
182
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
182
6.4%
+0.2pp
Arabic
2021 count
83
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
83
2.9%
+0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
62
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
62
2.2%
-0.6pp
Macedonian
2021 count
50
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
50
1.7%
-0.3pp
Croatian
2021 count
49
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
49
1.7%
+0.1pp
Italian
2021 count
42
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
42
1.5%
-0.4pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
23
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
23
0.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-34
-2.2pp
Mandarin
+74
+2.4pp
Greek
+10
+0.2pp
Cantonese
+9
+0.2pp
Arabic
+7
+0.2pp
Not stated
-17
-0.6pp
Macedonian
-7
-0.3pp
Croatian
+3
+0.1pp
Italian
-11
-0.4pp
Vietnamese
+7
+0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Connells Point. 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 | 1,628 | 56.9% | 42.1% | 1,662 | 59.1% | 42.3% | -34 | -2.2pp |
| Mandarin | 341 | 11.9% | 12.8% | 267 | 9.5% | 14.3% | +74 | +2.4pp |
| Greek | 285 | 10.0% | 5.2% | 275 | 9.8% | 5.4% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Cantonese | 182 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 173 | 6.2% | 9.9% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Arabic | 83 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 76 | 2.7% | 3.6% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Not stated | 62 | 2.2% | 4.7% | 79 | 2.8% | 4.1% | -17 | -0.6pp |
| Macedonian | 50 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 57 | 2.0% | 2.2% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Croatian | 49 | 1.7% | 0.8% | 46 | 1.6% | 0.9% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Italian | 42 | 1.5% | 1.1% | 53 | 1.9% | 1.3% | -11 | -0.4pp |
| Vietnamese | 23 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 16 | 0.6% | 0.7% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,863 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,811 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.