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 Menzies (S), accounting for 54.8% (278 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (80.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Pitjantjatjara, which decreased by 103 people and 22.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Menzies (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Menzies (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Menzies (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
English
2021 count
278
% of total
54.8%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
278
54.8%
+5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
152
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
+17.6pp
152
30.0%
+17.6pp
Pitjantjatjara
2021 count
45
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-22.2pp
45
8.9%
-22.2pp
Wangkatha
2021 count
21
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
21
4.1%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+41
+5.0pp
Not stated
+93
+17.6pp
Pitjantjatjara
-103
-22.2pp
Wangkatha
+5
+0.7pp
Data table
Language used at home for Menzies (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| English | 278 | 54.8% | 80.9% | 237 | 49.8% | 81.7% | +41 | +5.0pp |
| Not stated | 152 | 30.0% | 10.5% | 59 | 12.4% | 10.0% | +93 | +17.6pp |
| Pitjantjatjara | 45 | 8.9% | 0.0% | 148 | 31.1% | 0.1% | -103 | -22.2pp |
| Wangkatha | 21 | 4.1% | 0.1% | 16 | 3.4% | 0.0% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 507 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 476 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.