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 Yarloop, accounting for 91.4% (490 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (87.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 466 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Yarloop - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Yarloop in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yarloop, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
English
2021 count
490
% of total
91.4%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
490
91.4%
+11.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
32
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-14.0pp
32
6.0%
-14.0pp
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+466
+11.4pp
Not stated
+26
-14.0pp
Data table
Language used at home for Yarloop. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 490 | 91.4% | 87.2% | 24 | 80.0% | 86.0% | +466 | +11.4pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6 | 20.0% | 7.3% | +26 | -14.0pp |
| Total | 536 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 30 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +506 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.