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 Caddens, accounting for 53.8% (1,869 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (74.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 930 people, while its share fell by 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Caddens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Caddens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Caddens, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
English
2021 count
1,869
% of total
53.8%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
1,869
53.8%
-13.0pp
Gujarati
2021 count
332
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
332
9.5%
+8.4pp
Punjabi
2021 count
248
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
248
7.1%
+2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
155
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
155
4.5%
-2.3pp
Malayalam
2021 count
142
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
142
4.1%
+2.0pp
Hindi
2021 count
128
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
128
3.7%
+2.5pp
Tagalog
2021 count
53
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
53
1.5%
0.0pp
Nepali
2021 count
49
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
49
1.4%
+1.1pp
Tamil
2021 count
41
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
41
1.2%
+0.9pp
Urdu
2021 count
41
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
41
1.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+930
-13.0pp
Gujarati
+317
+8.4pp
Punjabi
+189
+2.9pp
Not stated
+59
-2.3pp
Malayalam
+113
+2.0pp
Hindi
+111
+2.5pp
Tagalog
+32
0.0pp
Nepali
+44
+1.1pp
Tamil
+36
+0.9pp
Urdu
+24
0.0pp
Data table
Language used at home for Caddens. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,869 | 53.8% | 74.2% | 939 | 66.8% | 77.2% | +930 | -13.0pp |
| Gujarati | 332 | 9.5% | 0.5% | 15 | 1.1% | 0.1% | +317 | +8.4pp |
| Punjabi | 248 | 7.1% | 1.4% | 59 | 4.2% | 0.9% | +189 | +2.9pp |
| Not stated | 155 | 4.5% | 6.2% | 96 | 6.8% | 6.0% | +59 | -2.3pp |
| Malayalam | 142 | 4.1% | 0.4% | 29 | 2.1% | 0.3% | +113 | +2.0pp |
| Hindi | 128 | 3.7% | 1.1% | 17 | 1.2% | 0.9% | +111 | +2.5pp |
| Tagalog | 53 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 21 | 1.5% | 1.1% | +32 | 0.0pp |
| Nepali | 49 | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +44 | +1.1pp |
| Tamil | 41 | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +36 | +0.9pp |
| Urdu | 41 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 17 | 1.2% | 0.4% | +24 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,477 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,406 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,071 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.