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 Newington (NSW), accounting for 45.2% (2,548 people). This share was higher than Parramatta (C) (38.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 2,434 people, while its share fell by 49.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Newington (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Newington (NSW) 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 Newington (NSW), with comparison markers for Parramatta (C).
English
2021 count
2,548
% of total
45.2%
Change from 2016
-49.8pp
2,548
45.2%
-49.8pp
Korean
2021 count
761
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-
761
13.5%
-
Mandarin
2021 count
529
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-
529
9.4%
-
Cantonese
2021 count
480
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-
480
8.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
141
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
141
2.5%
-2.5pp
Indonesian
2021 count
113
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
113
2.0%
-
Turkish
2021 count
84
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
84
1.5%
-
Spanish
2021 count
75
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
75
1.3%
-
Hindi
2021 count
73
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
73
1.3%
-
Arabic
2021 count
60
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
60
1.1%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+2,434
-49.8pp
Not stated
+135
-2.5pp
Data table
Language used at home for Newington (NSW). 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 | 2,548 | 45.2% | 38.2% | 114 | 95.0% | 41.7% | +2,434 | -49.8pp |
| Korean | 761 | 13.5% | 5.5% | - | - | 5.0% | - | - |
| Mandarin | 529 | 9.4% | 12.4% | - | - | 10.5% | - | - |
| Cantonese | 480 | 8.5% | 6.4% | - | - | 6.5% | - | - |
| Not stated | 141 | 2.5% | 5.4% | 6 | 5.0% | 6.3% | +135 | -2.5pp |
| Indonesian | 113 | 2.0% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Turkish | 84 | 1.5% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Spanish | 75 | 1.3% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Hindi | 73 | 1.3% | 3.7% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Arabic | 60 | 1.1% | 3.2% | - | - | 3.2% | - | - |
| Total | 5,643 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,523 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.