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, Kriol was the most common language used at home among residents in Binjari, accounting for 70% (168 people). This share was higher than Katherine (T) (5.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Kriol, which increased by 126 people and 48.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Binjari - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Binjari in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Binjari, with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
Kriol
2021 count
168
% of total
70.0%
Change from 2016
+48.5pp
168
70.0%
+48.5pp
English
2021 count
44
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
44
18.3%
-8.4pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Kriol
+126
+48.5pp
English
-8
-8.4pp
Data table
Language used at home for Binjari. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katherine (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | pp | |
| Kriol | 168 | 70.0% | 5.7% | 42 | 21.5% | 4.5% | +126 | +48.5pp |
| English | 44 | 18.3% | 65.7% | 52 | 26.7% | 65.0% | -8 | -8.4pp |
| Total | 240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +45 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.