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 North, accounting for 77.8% (2,804 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (78.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 16 people, while its share fell by 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Elizabeth North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Elizabeth North 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 North, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
English
2021 count
2,804
% of total
77.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
2,804
77.8%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
390
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
390
10.8%
+1.6pp
Kirundi (Rundi)
2021 count
28
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
28
0.8%
+0.3pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
24
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
24
0.7%
+0.2pp
Spanish
2021 count
19
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
19
0.5%
-0.1pp
Hazaraghi
2021 count
18
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
18
0.5%
-0.1pp
Greek
2021 count
16
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
0.4%
0.0pp
Arabic
2021 count
15
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
15
0.4%
+0.1pp
Swahili
2021 count
15
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
15
0.4%
-
Chin Haka
2021 count
14
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
14
0.4%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+16
-3.1pp
Not stated
+74
+1.6pp
Kirundi (Rundi)
+11
+0.3pp
Vietnamese
+6
+0.2pp
Spanish
-2
-0.1pp
Hazaraghi
-3
-0.1pp
Greek
+3
0.0pp
Arabic
+4
+0.1pp
Serbian
+6
+0.1pp
Persian (excluding Dari)
+7
+0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Elizabeth North. 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 | 2,804 | 77.8% | 78.9% | 2,788 | 80.9% | 80.9% | +16 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 390 | 10.8% | 5.9% | 316 | 9.2% | 6.7% | +74 | +1.6pp |
| Kirundi (Rundi) | 28 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 17 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +11 | +0.3pp |
| Vietnamese | 24 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 18 | 0.5% | 0.9% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Spanish | 19 | 0.5% | 0.3% | 21 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Hazaraghi | 18 | 0.5% | 1.2% | 21 | 0.6% | 0.6% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Greek | 16 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 13 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Arabic | 15 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 11 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Swahili | 15 | 0.4% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Chin Haka | 14 | 0.4% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 3,606 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,446 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +160 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.