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 Luddenham (part), accounting for 79.2% (1,510 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (74.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 112 people and 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Luddenham (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Luddenham (part) 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 Luddenham (part), with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
English
2021 count
1,510
% of total
79.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
1,510
79.2%
+1.5pp
Arabic
2021 count
87
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
87
4.6%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
64
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
64
3.4%
-3.5pp
Italian
2021 count
52
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
52
2.7%
-1.1pp
Maltese
2021 count
32
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
32
1.7%
-0.2pp
Croatian
2021 count
30
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
30
1.6%
-0.4pp
Mandarin
2021 count
26
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
26
1.4%
+0.6pp
Hindi
2021 count
21
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
21
1.1%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+112
+1.5pp
Arabic
+31
+1.5pp
Not stated
-60
-3.5pp
Italian
-16
-1.1pp
Maltese
-2
-0.2pp
Croatian
-6
-0.4pp
Mandarin
+11
+0.6pp
Hindi
+3
+0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Luddenham (part). 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 | 1,510 | 79.2% | 74.2% | 1,398 | 77.7% | 77.2% | +112 | +1.5pp |
| Arabic | 87 | 4.6% | 1.8% | 56 | 3.1% | 1.6% | +31 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 64 | 3.4% | 6.2% | 124 | 6.9% | 6.0% | -60 | -3.5pp |
| Italian | 52 | 2.7% | 0.5% | 68 | 3.8% | 0.7% | -16 | -1.1pp |
| Maltese | 32 | 1.7% | 0.6% | 34 | 1.9% | 0.7% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Croatian | 30 | 1.6% | 0.4% | 36 | 2.0% | 0.5% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Mandarin | 26 | 1.4% | 0.8% | 15 | 0.8% | 0.7% | +11 | +0.6pp |
| Hindi | 21 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 18 | 1.0% | 0.9% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,907 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,799 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +108 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.