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 Renmark West, accounting for 85.4% (1,158 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (80%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 102 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Renmark West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Renmark West 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 Renmark West, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
English
2021 count
1,158
% of total
85.4%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
1,158
85.4%
+3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
70
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
70
5.2%
-2.5pp
Greek
2021 count
37
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
37
2.7%
-0.5pp
Turkish
2021 count
23
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
23
1.7%
+0.1pp
Punjabi
2021 count
17
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
17
1.3%
-0.9pp
Hindi
2021 count
10
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.7%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+102
+3.8pp
Not stated
-29
-2.5pp
Greek
-5
-0.5pp
Turkish
+2
+0.1pp
Punjabi
-11
-0.9pp
Data table
Language used at home for Renmark West. 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 | 1,158 | 85.4% | 80.0% | 1,056 | 81.6% | 79.3% | +102 | +3.8pp |
| Not stated | 70 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 99 | 7.7% | 7.2% | -29 | -2.5pp |
| Greek | 37 | 2.7% | 3.3% | 42 | 3.2% | 4.0% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Turkish | 23 | 1.7% | 0.8% | 21 | 1.6% | 0.6% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Punjabi | 17 | 1.3% | 3.2% | 28 | 2.2% | 2.4% | -11 | -0.9pp |
| Hindi | 10 | 0.7% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 1,356 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,294 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +62 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.