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 Maralinga Tjarutja (AC), accounting for 69.6% (64 people). This share was higher than Regional SA (0.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Pitjantjatjara, which increased by 55 people and 55.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Maralinga Tjarutja (AC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Maralinga Tjarutja (AC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional SA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maralinga Tjarutja (AC), with comparison markers for Regional SA.
Pitjantjatjara
2021 count
64
% of total
69.6%
Change from 2016
+55.3pp
64
69.6%
+55.3pp
English
2021 count
15
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
15
16.3%
-7.5pp
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Pitjantjatjara
+55
+55.3pp
English
0
-7.5pp
Data table
Language used at home for Maralinga Tjarutja (AC). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional SA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | % | Regional SA% | Count | pp | |
| Pitjantjatjara | 64 | 69.6% | 0.5% | 9 | 14.3% | 0.5% | +55 | +55.3pp |
| English | 15 | 16.3% | 87.7% | 15 | 23.8% | 87.9% | 0 | -7.5pp |
| Total | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.