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 Perenjori (S), accounting for 65.6% (405 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (80.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 119 people and 21.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Perenjori (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Perenjori (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Perenjori (S), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
English
2021 count
405
% of total
65.6%
Change from 2016
-21.3pp
405
65.6%
-21.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
192
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
+21.3pp
192
31.1%
+21.3pp
Mandarin
2021 count
10
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
10
1.6%
+0.8pp
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-119
-21.3pp
Not stated
+133
+21.3pp
Mandarin
+5
+0.8pp
Data table
Language used at home for Perenjori (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| English | 405 | 65.6% | 80.9% | 524 | 86.9% | 81.7% | -119 | -21.3pp |
| Not stated | 192 | 31.1% | 10.5% | 59 | 9.8% | 10.0% | +133 | +21.3pp |
| Mandarin | 10 | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5 | 0.8% | 0.4% | +5 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 617 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 603 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.