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 Parkside (Qld), accounting for 82.4% (1,246 people). This share was higher than Mount Isa (C) (80.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 55 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Parkside (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Parkside (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Parkside (Qld), with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
English
2021 count
1,246
% of total
82.4%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
1,246
82.4%
+3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
134
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
134
8.9%
-2.7pp
Filipino
2021 count
13
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
13
0.9%
-0.6pp
Tagalog
2021 count
12
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
0.8%
+0.2pp
Spanish
2021 count
10
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
0.7%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+55
+3.3pp
Not stated
-41
-2.7pp
Filipino
-9
-0.6pp
Tagalog
+3
+0.2pp
Spanish
+3
+0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Parkside (Qld). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Isa (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Isa (C)% | Count | % | Mount Isa (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,246 | 82.4% | 80.3% | 1,191 | 79.1% | 79.7% | +55 | +3.3pp |
| Not stated | 134 | 8.9% | 10.0% | 175 | 11.6% | 11.9% | -41 | -2.7pp |
| Filipino | 13 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 22 | 1.5% | 1.0% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Tagalog | 12 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 9 | 0.6% | 0.8% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Spanish | 10 | 0.7% | 0.2% | 7 | 0.5% | 0.2% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 1,512 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,505 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.