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 Mornington (S), accounting for 55.8% (575 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (83.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 341 people and 25.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Mornington (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Mornington (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 Mornington (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
English
2021 count
575
% of total
55.8%
Change from 2016
-25.5pp
575
55.8%
-25.5pp
Lardil
2021 count
276
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
+21.9pp
276
26.8%
+21.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
99
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
99
9.6%
+2.4pp
Kayardild
2021 count
44
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
44
4.3%
+3.7pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-341
-25.5pp
Lardil
+221
+21.9pp
Not stated
+18
+2.4pp
Kayardild
+37
+3.7pp
Data table
Language used at home for Mornington (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 | 575 | 55.8% | 83.7% | 916 | 81.3% | 84.3% | -341 | -25.5pp |
| Lardil | 276 | 26.8% | 0.0% | 55 | 4.9% | 0.0% | +221 | +21.9pp |
| Not stated | 99 | 9.6% | 7.4% | 81 | 7.2% | 7.8% | +18 | +2.4pp |
| Kayardild | 44 | 4.3% | 0.0% | 7 | 0.6% | 0.0% | +37 | +3.7pp |
| Total | 1,030 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -96 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.