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 Carlingford (part), accounting for 33% (9,233 people). This share was lower than Parramatta (C) (38.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 9,196 people, while its share fell by 59.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Carlingford (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Carlingford (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Parramatta (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carlingford (part), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
English
2021 count
9,233
% of total
33.0%
Change from 2016
-59.5pp
9,233
33.0%
-59.5pp
Mandarin
2021 count
6,196
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
-
6,196
22.1%
-
Cantonese
2021 count
3,704
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-
3,704
13.2%
-
Korean
2021 count
1,758
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-
1,758
6.3%
-
Not stated
2021 count
901
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
901
3.2%
-4.3pp
Urdu
2021 count
670
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
670
2.4%
-
Hindi
2021 count
578
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
578
2.1%
-
Persian (excluding Dari)
2021 count
535
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
535
1.9%
-
Arabic
2021 count
494
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
494
1.8%
-
Tamil
2021 count
367
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
367
1.3%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+9,196
-59.5pp
Not stated
+898
-4.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Carlingford (part). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Parramatta (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | % | Parramatta (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 9,233 | 33.0% | 38.2% | 37 | 92.5% | 41.7% | +9,196 | -59.5pp |
| Mandarin | 6,196 | 22.1% | 12.4% | - | - | 10.5% | - | - |
| Cantonese | 3,704 | 13.2% | 6.4% | - | - | 6.5% | - | - |
| Korean | 1,758 | 6.3% | 5.5% | - | - | 5.0% | - | - |
| Not stated | 901 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 3 | 7.5% | 6.3% | +898 | -4.3pp |
| Urdu | 670 | 2.4% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Hindi | 578 | 2.1% | 3.7% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Persian (excluding Dari) | 535 | 1.9% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Arabic | 494 | 1.8% | 3.2% | - | - | 3.2% | - | - |
| Tamil | 367 | 1.3% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 28,017 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27,977 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.