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 Mapoon (S), accounting for 54.7% (235 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (83.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole), which increased by 53 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Mapoon (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Mapoon (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 Mapoon (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
English
2021 count
235
% of total
54.7%
Change from 2016
-32.1pp
235
54.7%
-32.1pp
Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec
2021 count
65
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-
65
15.1%
-
Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole)
2021 count
65
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
65
15.1%
+11.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
54
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
54
12.6%
+8.7pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-35
-32.1pp
Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole)
+53
+11.2pp
Not stated
+42
+8.7pp
Data table
Language used at home for Mapoon (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 | |
| English | 235 | 54.7% | 83.7% | 270 | 86.8% | 84.3% | -35 | -32.1pp |
| Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec | 65 | 15.1% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole) | 65 | 15.1% | 0.3% | 12 | 3.9% | 0.2% | +53 | +11.2pp |
| Not stated | 54 | 12.6% | 7.4% | 12 | 3.9% | 7.8% | +42 | +8.7pp |
| Total | 430 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +119 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.