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 Unincorp. Other Territories, accounting for 53.8% (1,341 people). This share was higher than Other Territories (40.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 348 people, while its share rose by 16.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Unincorp. Other Territories - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Unincorp. Other Territories in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Other Territories and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unincorp. Other Territories, with comparison markers for Other Territories.
English
2021 count
1,341
% of total
53.8%
Change from 2016
+16.3pp
1,341
53.8%
+16.3pp
Norf'k-Pitcairn
2021 count
667
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
667
26.8%
+11.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
351
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
351
14.1%
-1.9pp
Fijian
2021 count
27
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
27
1.1%
+0.3pp
Tagalog
2021 count
18
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
18
0.7%
-0.1pp
Filipino
2021 count
11
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
11
0.4%
0.0pp
Spanish
2021 count
10
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
0.4%
+0.3pp
Mandarin
2021 count
10
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
10
0.4%
-6.8pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-348
+16.3pp
Norf'k-Pitcairn
-38
+11.1pp
Not stated
-371
-1.9pp
Fijian
-9
+0.3pp
Tagalog
-17
-0.1pp
Filipino
-9
0.0pp
Spanish
+5
+0.3pp
Mandarin
-316
-6.8pp
Data table
Language used at home for Unincorp. Other Territories. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Other Territories.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Other Territories% | Count | % | Other Territories% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,341 | 53.8% | 40.9% | 1,689 | 37.5% | 37.5% | -348 | +16.3pp |
| Norf'k-Pitcairn | 667 | 26.8% | 14.0% | 705 | 15.7% | 15.7% | -38 | +11.1pp |
| Not stated | 351 | 14.1% | 18.7% | 722 | 16.0% | 16.0% | -371 | -1.9pp |
| Fijian | 27 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 36 | 0.8% | 0.8% | -9 | +0.3pp |
| Tagalog | 18 | 0.7% | 0.6% | 35 | 0.8% | 0.8% | -17 | -0.1pp |
| Filipino | 11 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 20 | 0.4% | 0.4% | -9 | 0.0pp |
| Spanish | 10 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Mandarin | 10 | 0.4% | 5.1% | 326 | 7.2% | 7.2% | -316 | -6.8pp |
| Total | 2,491 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,500 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,009 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.