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 Townview, accounting for 79.8% (1,648 people). This share was lower than Mount Isa (C) (80.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 18 people, while its share fell by 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Townview - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Townview 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 Townview, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
English
2021 count
1,648
% of total
79.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,648
79.8%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
184
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
184
8.9%
-3.7pp
Filipino
2021 count
33
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
33
1.6%
-0.2pp
Tagalog
2021 count
28
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
28
1.4%
+0.8pp
Fijian
2021 count
24
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
24
1.2%
+0.9pp
Shona
2021 count
12
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
0.6%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+18
-0.5pp
Not stated
-71
-3.7pp
Filipino
-4
-0.2pp
Tagalog
+15
+0.8pp
Fijian
+17
+0.9pp
Shona
+4
+0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Townview. 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 | 1,648 | 79.8% | 80.3% | 1,630 | 80.3% | 79.7% | +18 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 184 | 8.9% | 10.0% | 255 | 12.6% | 11.9% | -71 | -3.7pp |
| Filipino | 33 | 1.6% | 0.9% | 37 | 1.8% | 1.0% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Tagalog | 28 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 13 | 0.6% | 0.8% | +15 | +0.8pp |
| Fijian | 24 | 1.2% | 0.5% | 7 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +17 | +0.9pp |
| Shona | 12 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 8 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,066 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,029 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +37 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.