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 Jordan Springs, accounting for 64.5% (7,578 people). This share was lower than Penrith (C) (74.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 4,146 people, while its share fell by 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Jordan Springs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Jordan Springs 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 Jordan Springs, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
English
2021 count
7,578
% of total
64.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
7,578
64.5%
-2.6pp
Punjabi
2021 count
548
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
548
4.7%
+2.7pp
Hindi
2021 count
394
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
394
3.4%
+0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
352
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
352
3.0%
-0.4pp
Gujarati
2021 count
321
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
321
2.7%
+1.2pp
Tagalog
2021 count
284
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
284
2.4%
+0.1pp
Filipino
2021 count
192
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
192
1.6%
+0.3pp
Mandarin
2021 count
158
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
158
1.3%
-0.8pp
Malayalam
2021 count
156
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
156
1.3%
+0.1pp
Telugu
2021 count
129
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
129
1.1%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+4,146
-2.6pp
Punjabi
+443
+2.7pp
Hindi
+234
+0.3pp
Not stated
+180
-0.4pp
Gujarati
+243
+1.2pp
Tagalog
+164
+0.1pp
Filipino
+127
+0.3pp
Mandarin
+48
-0.8pp
Malayalam
+95
+0.1pp
Telugu
+79
+0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Jordan Springs. 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 | 7,578 | 64.5% | 74.2% | 3,432 | 67.1% | 77.2% | +4,146 | -2.6pp |
| Punjabi | 548 | 4.7% | 1.4% | 105 | 2.0% | 0.9% | +443 | +2.7pp |
| Hindi | 394 | 3.4% | 1.1% | 160 | 3.1% | 0.9% | +234 | +0.3pp |
| Not stated | 352 | 3.0% | 6.2% | 172 | 3.4% | 6.0% | +180 | -0.4pp |
| Gujarati | 321 | 2.7% | 0.5% | 78 | 1.5% | 0.1% | +243 | +1.2pp |
| Tagalog | 284 | 2.4% | 1.2% | 120 | 2.3% | 1.1% | +164 | +0.1pp |
| Filipino | 192 | 1.6% | 0.7% | 65 | 1.3% | 0.5% | +127 | +0.3pp |
| Mandarin | 158 | 1.3% | 0.8% | 110 | 2.1% | 0.7% | +48 | -0.8pp |
| Malayalam | 156 | 1.3% | 0.4% | 61 | 1.2% | 0.3% | +95 | +0.1pp |
| Telugu | 129 | 1.1% | 0.2% | 50 | 1.0% | 0.1% | +79 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 11,747 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,629 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.