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 Cooltong, accounting for 70.3% (227 people). This share was lower than Renmark Paringa (DC) (80%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Greek, which decreased by 9 people and 2.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Cooltong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Cooltong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooltong, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
English
2021 count
227
% of total
70.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
227
70.3%
+2.4pp
Greek
2021 count
28
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
28
8.7%
-2.7pp
Punjabi
2021 count
18
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
18
5.6%
-2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
15
4.6%
-4.0pp
Malay
2021 count
13
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-
13
4.0%
-
Turkish
2021 count
11
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
11
3.4%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+7
+2.4pp
Greek
-9
-2.7pp
Punjabi
-8
-2.4pp
Not stated
-13
-4.0pp
Turkish
+5
+1.5pp
Data table
Language used at home for Cooltong. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 227 | 70.3% | 80.0% | 220 | 67.9% | 79.3% | +7 | +2.4pp |
| Greek | 28 | 8.7% | 3.3% | 37 | 11.4% | 4.0% | -9 | -2.7pp |
| Punjabi | 18 | 5.6% | 3.2% | 26 | 8.0% | 2.4% | -8 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 28 | 8.6% | 7.2% | -13 | -4.0pp |
| Malay | 13 | 4.0% | 0.2% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Turkish | 11 | 3.4% | 0.8% | 6 | 1.9% | 0.6% | +5 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 323 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 324 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.