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, Guugu Yimidhirr was the most common language used at home among residents in Hope Vale (S), accounting for 57.3% (556 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (0%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 183 people and 17.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Hope Vale (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Hope Vale (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hope Vale (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Guugu Yimidhirr
2021 count
556
% of total
57.3%
Change from 2016
-12.6pp
556
57.3%
-12.6pp
English
2021 count
320
% of total
33.0%
Change from 2016
+17.9pp
320
33.0%
+17.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
67
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
67
6.9%
-2.8pp
Kuku Yalanji
2021 count
14
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
14
1.4%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Guugu Yimidhirr
-77
-12.6pp
English
+183
+17.9pp
Not stated
-21
-2.8pp
Kuku Yalanji
+11
+1.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Hope Vale (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Guugu Yimidhirr | 556 | 57.3% | 0.0% | 633 | 69.9% | 0.0% | -77 | -12.6pp |
| English | 320 | 33.0% | 83.7% | 137 | 15.1% | 84.3% | +183 | +17.9pp |
| Not stated | 67 | 6.9% | 7.4% | 88 | 9.7% | 7.8% | -21 | -2.8pp |
| Kuku Yalanji | 14 | 1.4% | 0.0% | 3 | 0.3% | 0.0% | +11 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 970 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 905 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +65 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.