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 Londonderry (NSW), accounting for 81.7% (3,296 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (74.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 71 people, while its share fell by 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Londonderry (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Londonderry (NSW) 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 Londonderry (NSW), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
English
2021 count
3,296
% of total
81.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
3,296
81.7%
-1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
246
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
246
6.1%
-1.7pp
Maltese
2021 count
157
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
157
3.9%
+0.1pp
Mandarin
2021 count
41
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
41
1.0%
+0.4pp
Arabic
2021 count
37
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
37
0.9%
0.0pp
Punjabi
2021 count
28
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
28
0.7%
+0.6pp
Italian
2021 count
25
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
25
0.6%
+0.1pp
Greek
2021 count
21
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
21
0.5%
+0.1pp
Croatian
2021 count
16
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
0.4%
0.0pp
Hindi
2021 count
15
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
15
0.4%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+71
-1.0pp
Not stated
-60
-1.7pp
Maltese
+10
+0.1pp
Mandarin
+16
+0.4pp
Arabic
+1
0.0pp
Punjabi
+24
+0.6pp
Italian
+4
+0.1pp
Greek
+5
+0.1pp
Croatian
+1
0.0pp
Hindi
+12
+0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Londonderry (NSW). 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 | 3,296 | 81.7% | 74.2% | 3,225 | 82.7% | 77.2% | +71 | -1.0pp |
| Not stated | 246 | 6.1% | 6.2% | 306 | 7.8% | 6.0% | -60 | -1.7pp |
| Maltese | 157 | 3.9% | 0.6% | 147 | 3.8% | 0.7% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Mandarin | 41 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 25 | 0.6% | 0.7% | +16 | +0.4pp |
| Arabic | 37 | 0.9% | 1.8% | 36 | 0.9% | 1.6% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Punjabi | 28 | 0.7% | 1.4% | 4 | 0.1% | 0.9% | +24 | +0.6pp |
| Italian | 25 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 21 | 0.5% | 0.7% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Greek | 21 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 16 | 0.4% | 0.6% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Croatian | 16 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 15 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Hindi | 15 | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.9% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,036 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,901 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +135 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.