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 Para Vista, accounting for 70.8% (2,128 people). This share was higher than Salisbury (C) (62.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 1,966 people, while its share fell by 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Para Vista - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Para Vista in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Salisbury (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Para Vista, with comparison markers for Salisbury (C).
English
2021 count
2,128
% of total
70.8%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
2,128
70.8%
-9.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
124
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
124
4.1%
-3.9pp
Punjabi
2021 count
80
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
80
2.7%
-
Arabic
2021 count
74
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-
74
2.5%
-
Uygur
2021 count
70
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
70
2.3%
-
Gujarati
2021 count
44
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
44
1.5%
-
Italian
2021 count
37
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
37
1.2%
-
Hindi
2021 count
35
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
35
1.2%
-
Mandarin
2021 count
33
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
33
1.1%
-0.9pp
Polish
2021 count
27
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
27
0.9%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+1,966
-9.8pp
Not stated
+108
-3.9pp
Mandarin
+29
-0.9pp
Data table
Language used at home for Para Vista. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Salisbury (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | % | Salisbury (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 2,128 | 70.8% | 62.9% | 162 | 80.6% | 67.2% | +1,966 | -9.8pp |
| Not stated | 124 | 4.1% | 4.6% | 16 | 8.0% | 4.8% | +108 | -3.9pp |
| Punjabi | 80 | 2.7% | 2.4% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Arabic | 74 | 2.5% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Uygur | 70 | 2.3% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Gujarati | 44 | 1.5% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Italian | 37 | 1.2% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Hindi | 35 | 1.2% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Mandarin | 33 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 4 | 2.0% | 1.3% | +29 | -0.9pp |
| Polish | 27 | 0.9% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 3,006 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,805 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.