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, Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole) was the most common language used at home among residents in Horn, accounting for 43.6% (233 people). This share was higher than Torres (S) (39.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole), which increased by 74 people and 14 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Horn - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Horn in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Torres (S) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Horn, with comparison markers for Torres (S).
Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole)
2021 count
233
% of total
43.6%
Change from 2016
+14.0pp
233
43.6%
+14.0pp
English
2021 count
190
% of total
35.5%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
190
35.5%
+6.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
61
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
61
11.4%
-5.9pp
Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Kalaw Lagaw Ya
2021 count
21
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
21
3.9%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole)
+74
+14.0pp
English
+32
+6.1pp
Not stated
-32
-5.9pp
Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Kalaw Lagaw Ya
-3
-0.6pp
Data table
Language used at home for Horn. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Torres (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Torres (S)% | Count | % | Torres (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole) | 233 | 43.6% | 39.1% | 159 | 29.6% | 34.7% | +74 | +14.0pp |
| English | 190 | 35.5% | 41.6% | 158 | 29.4% | 37.1% | +32 | +6.1pp |
| Not stated | 61 | 11.4% | 9.9% | 93 | 17.3% | 16.3% | -32 | -5.9pp |
| Kalaw Kawaw Ya/Kalaw Lagaw Ya | 21 | 3.9% | 2.2% | 24 | 4.5% | 1.8% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 535 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 537 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.