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 Lismore Heights, accounting for 88.8% (1,870 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (87.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 104 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Lismore Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Lismore Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lismore Heights, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
English
2021 count
1,870
% of total
88.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,870
88.8%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
109
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
109
5.2%
-0.3pp
French
2021 count
19
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
19
0.9%
+0.6pp
Mandarin
2021 count
12
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
12
0.6%
+0.5pp
Italian
2021 count
10
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
10
0.5%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-104
-1.5pp
Not stated
-12
-0.3pp
French
+13
+0.6pp
Mandarin
+9
+0.5pp
Italian
-6
-0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Lismore Heights. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,870 | 88.8% | 87.4% | 1,974 | 90.3% | 87.6% | -104 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 109 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 121 | 5.5% | 7.8% | -12 | -0.3pp |
| French | 19 | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +13 | +0.6pp |
| Mandarin | 12 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% | +9 | +0.5pp |
| Italian | 10 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 16 | 0.7% | 0.7% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,185 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -80 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.