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 Napranum (S), accounting for 65.5% (573 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (83.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole), which decreased by 91 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Napranum (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Napranum (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Napranum (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
English
2021 count
573
% of total
65.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
573
65.5%
+1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
166
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+16.7pp
166
19.0%
+16.7pp
Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec
2021 count
58
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
58
6.6%
+5.3pp
Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole)
2021 count
47
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-9.2pp
47
5.4%
-9.2pp
Fijian
2021 count
11
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
11
1.3%
-
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-35
+1.0pp
Not stated
+144
+16.7pp
Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec
+46
+5.3pp
Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole)
-91
-9.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Napranum (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 | 573 | 65.5% | 83.7% | 608 | 64.5% | 84.3% | -35 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 166 | 19.0% | 7.4% | 22 | 2.3% | 7.8% | +144 | +16.7pp |
| Cape York Peninsula Languages, nec | 58 | 6.6% | 0.1% | 12 | 1.3% | 0.0% | +46 | +5.3pp |
| Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole) | 47 | 5.4% | 0.3% | 138 | 14.6% | 0.2% | -91 | -9.2pp |
| Fijian | 11 | 1.3% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Total | 875 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 943 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -68 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.