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 Camerons Creek, accounting for 100% (29 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (91.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 7,019 people, while its share rose by 11.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Language used at home - Ranked by size

Camerons Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises language used at home for Camerons Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.

Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Camerons Creek, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).

Camerons Creek
Uralla (A)

English

2021 count

29

% of total

100.0%

Change from 2016

+11.6pp

Data table

Language used at home for Camerons Creek. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).

Language used at home for Camerons Creek. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
Language used at home for Camerons Creek. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Uralla (A)%Count%Uralla (A)%Countpp
English29100.0%91.6%7,04888.4%92.2%-7,019+11.6pp
Total29100.0%100.0%7,972100.0%100.0%-7,9430.0pp

Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.