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, Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec was the most common language used at home among residents in Lockhart River (S), accounting for 62.3% (398 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (0.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 206 people and 27 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Lockhart River (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Lockhart River (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lockhart River (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec
2021 count
398
% of total
62.3%
Change from 2016
-
398
62.3%
-
English
2021 count
148
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
-27.0pp
148
23.2%
-27.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
75
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
75
11.7%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-206
-27.0pp
Not stated
-19
-1.6pp
Data table
Language used at home for Lockhart River (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec | 398 | 62.3% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| English | 148 | 23.2% | 83.7% | 354 | 50.2% | 84.3% | -206 | -27.0pp |
| Not stated | 75 | 11.7% | 7.4% | 94 | 13.3% | 7.8% | -19 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 639 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 705 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -66 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.