Cultural diversity
Language spoken at home
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.
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, Luritja was the most common language used at home among residents in Kintore, accounting for 64% (268 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (18.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Luritja, which increased by 132 people and 29.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Kintore - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language spoken at home for Kintore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kintore, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Luritja
Pintupi
English
Warlpiri
Not stated
Persian (excluding Dari)
Australian Indigenous Languages, nfd
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Luritja
+132
+29.8pp
Pintupi
0
-0.9pp
English
-3
-1.1pp
Warlpiri
-7
-1.9pp
Not stated
-17
-4.4pp
Australian Indigenous Languages, nfd
-104
-26.2pp
Data table
Language spoken at home for Kintore. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Luritja | 268 | 64.0% | 18.4% | 136 | 34.2% | 12.3% | +132 | +29.8pp |
| Pintupi | 73 | 17.4% | 1.7% | 73 | 18.3% | 1.3% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| English | 26 | 6.2% | 15.7% | 29 | 7.3% | 14.3% | -3 | -1.1pp |
| Warlpiri | 11 | 2.6% | 1.6% | 18 | 4.5% | 1.4% | -7 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 2.6% | 15.3% | 28 | 7.0% | 25.6% | -17 | -4.4pp |
| Persian (excluding Dari) | 10 | 2.4% | 0.2% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Australian Indigenous Languages, nfd | 10 | 2.4% | 0.8% | 114 | 28.6% | 6.1% | -104 | -26.2pp |
| Total | 419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 398 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.