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 Warwick (Qld), accounting for 89.6% (11,018 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (88.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 139 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Warwick (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Warwick (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warwick (Qld), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
English
2021 count
11,018
% of total
89.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
11,018
89.6%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
799
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
799
6.5%
+0.9pp
Filipino
2021 count
54
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
54
0.4%
+0.1pp
Mandarin
2021 count
49
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
49
0.4%
+0.1pp
Tagalog
2021 count
35
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
35
0.3%
0.0pp
Punjabi
2021 count
28
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
28
0.2%
+0.1pp
German
2021 count
22
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
22
0.2%
-0.1pp
Afrikaans
2021 count
21
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
21
0.2%
-0.1pp
Korean
2021 count
19
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
19
0.2%
0.0pp
Hindi
2021 count
15
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
15
0.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-139
-1.2pp
Not stated
+114
+0.9pp
Filipino
+20
+0.1pp
Mandarin
+15
+0.1pp
Tagalog
-4
0.0pp
Punjabi
+12
+0.1pp
German
-9
-0.1pp
Afrikaans
-13
-0.1pp
Korean
-7
0.0pp
Hindi
-2
0.0pp
Data table
Language used at home for Warwick (Qld). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 11,018 | 89.6% | 88.1% | 11,157 | 90.8% | 89.6% | -139 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 799 | 6.5% | 7.6% | 685 | 5.6% | 6.1% | +114 | +0.9pp |
| Filipino | 54 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 34 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +20 | +0.1pp |
| Mandarin | 49 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 34 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Tagalog | 35 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 39 | 0.3% | 0.2% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Punjabi | 28 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 16 | 0.1% | 0.0% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| German | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 31 | 0.3% | 0.3% | -9 | -0.1pp |
| Afrikaans | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 34 | 0.3% | 0.1% | -13 | -0.1pp |
| Korean | 19 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 26 | 0.2% | 0.2% | -7 | 0.0pp |
| Hindi | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 12,297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,283 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.