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 Barrington (Tas.), accounting for 87.2% (184 people). This share was lower than Kentish (M) (88.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Dutch, which increased by 1 people and 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Barrington (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Barrington (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barrington (Tas.), with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
English
2021 count
184
% of total
87.2%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
184
87.2%
-9.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
23
10.9%
+9.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
0
-9.6pp
Not stated
+20
+9.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Barrington (Tas.). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 184 | 87.2% | 88.1% | 184 | 96.8% | 90.3% | 0 | -9.6pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 10.9% | 8.0% | 3 | 1.6% | 6.6% | +20 | +9.3pp |
| Total | 211 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.