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 Laverton (S), accounting for 48.5% (631 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (80.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 99 people and 15.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Laverton (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Laverton (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Laverton (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
English
2021 count
631
% of total
48.5%
Change from 2016
-15.3pp
631
48.5%
-15.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
475
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+17.7pp
475
36.5%
+17.7pp
Wangkatha
2021 count
125
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
125
9.6%
+6.1pp
Ngaanyatjarra
2021 count
21
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
21
1.6%
-6.4pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-99
-15.3pp
Not stated
+260
+17.7pp
Wangkatha
+85
+6.1pp
Ngaanyatjarra
-71
-6.4pp
Data table
Language used at home for Laverton (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| English | 631 | 48.5% | 80.9% | 730 | 63.8% | 81.7% | -99 | -15.3pp |
| Not stated | 475 | 36.5% | 10.5% | 215 | 18.8% | 10.0% | +260 | +17.7pp |
| Wangkatha | 125 | 9.6% | 0.1% | 40 | 3.5% | 0.0% | +85 | +6.1pp |
| Ngaanyatjarra | 21 | 1.6% | 0.2% | 92 | 8.0% | 0.2% | -71 | -6.4pp |
| Total | 1,301 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +157 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.