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 Elizabeth East, accounting for 72.6% (3,311 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (78.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 123 people and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Elizabeth East - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Elizabeth East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth East, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
English
2021 count
3,311
% of total
72.6%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
3,311
72.6%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
468
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
468
10.3%
+1.4pp
Hazaraghi
2021 count
147
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
147
3.2%
+1.3pp
Arabic
2021 count
76
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
76
1.7%
+0.6pp
Nepali
2021 count
43
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
43
0.9%
+0.1pp
Swahili
2021 count
43
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
43
0.9%
+0.8pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
40
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
40
0.9%
+0.3pp
Dari
2021 count
37
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
37
0.8%
-0.8pp
Chin Haka
2021 count
36
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
36
0.8%
+0.7pp
Pashto
2021 count
35
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
35
0.8%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-123
-5.5pp
Not stated
+75
+1.4pp
Hazaraghi
+63
+1.3pp
Arabic
+27
+0.6pp
Nepali
+9
+0.1pp
Swahili
+37
+0.8pp
Vietnamese
+15
+0.3pp
Dari
-33
-0.8pp
Chin Haka
+30
+0.7pp
Pashto
+15
+0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Elizabeth East. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 3,311 | 72.6% | 78.9% | 3,434 | 78.1% | 80.9% | -123 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 468 | 10.3% | 5.9% | 393 | 8.9% | 6.7% | +75 | +1.4pp |
| Hazaraghi | 147 | 3.2% | 1.2% | 84 | 1.9% | 0.6% | +63 | +1.3pp |
| Arabic | 76 | 1.7% | 0.6% | 49 | 1.1% | 0.5% | +27 | +0.6pp |
| Nepali | 43 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 34 | 0.8% | 0.7% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Swahili | 43 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% | +37 | +0.8pp |
| Vietnamese | 40 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 25 | 0.6% | 0.9% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Dari | 37 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 70 | 1.6% | 0.5% | -33 | -0.8pp |
| Chin Haka | 36 | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +30 | +0.7pp |
| Pashto | 35 | 0.8% | 0.1% | 20 | 0.5% | 0.1% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 4,559 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,398 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +161 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.