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, Pitjantjatjara was the most common language used at home among residents in Mutitjulu, accounting for 65.6% (198 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (13.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Pitjantjatjara, which increased by 24 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Mutitjulu - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Mutitjulu 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 Mutitjulu, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Pitjantjatjara
2021 count
198
% of total
65.6%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
198
65.6%
+10.9pp
English
2021 count
41
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
41
13.6%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-14.7pp
24
7.9%
-14.7pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Pitjantjatjara
+24
+10.9pp
English
-8
-1.8pp
Not stated
-48
-14.7pp
Data table
Language used at home for Mutitjulu. 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 | |
| Pitjantjatjara | 198 | 65.6% | 13.2% | 174 | 54.7% | 11.3% | +24 | +10.9pp |
| English | 41 | 13.6% | 15.7% | 49 | 15.4% | 14.3% | -8 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 7.9% | 15.3% | 72 | 22.6% | 25.6% | -48 | -14.7pp |
| Total | 302 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 318 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.