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 Mardie (part), accounting for 26.6% (162 people). This share was lower than Karratha (C) (70.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 345 people and 26 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Mardie (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Mardie (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Karratha (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mardie (part), with comparison markers for Karratha (C).
Not stated
2021 count
372
% of total
61.1%
Change from 2016
+32.6pp
372
61.1%
+32.6pp
English
2021 count
162
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
-26.0pp
162
26.6%
-26.0pp
Mandarin
2021 count
42
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
42
6.9%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+97
+32.6pp
English
-345
-26.0pp
Mandarin
-48
-2.4pp
Data table
Language used at home for Mardie (part). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Karratha (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Karratha (C)% | Count | % | Karratha (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 372 | 61.1% | 17.3% | 275 | 28.5% | 12.9% | +97 | +32.6pp |
| English | 162 | 26.6% | 70.4% | 507 | 52.6% | 74.7% | -345 | -26.0pp |
| Mandarin | 42 | 6.9% | 0.7% | 90 | 9.3% | 0.9% | -48 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 609 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 964 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -355 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.