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 Jindalee (WA), accounting for 85.6% (3,445 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (74.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 1,309 people and 0.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Jindalee (WA) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Jindalee (WA) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jindalee (WA), with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
English
2021 count
3,445
% of total
85.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
3,445
85.6%
+0.4pp
Afrikaans
2021 count
175
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
175
4.3%
+0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
130
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
130
3.2%
-2.5pp
Polish
2021 count
23
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
23
0.6%
+0.2pp
Hindi
2021 count
18
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
18
0.4%
+0.3pp
Portuguese
2021 count
17
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
17
0.4%
+0.3pp
French
2021 count
15
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
15
0.4%
-
Punjabi
2021 count
14
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
14
0.3%
-0.1pp
Gujarati
2021 count
13
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
0.3%
-0.1pp
Filipino
2021 count
13
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-
13
0.3%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+1,309
+0.4pp
Afrikaans
+75
+0.3pp
Not stated
-14
-2.5pp
Polish
+12
+0.2pp
Hindi
+15
+0.3pp
Portuguese
+14
+0.3pp
Punjabi
+5
-0.1pp
Gujarati
+2
-0.1pp
Mandarin
+3
0.0pp
Spanish
+3
-0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Jindalee (WA). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 3,445 | 85.6% | 74.8% | 2,136 | 85.2% | 74.0% | +1,309 | +0.4pp |
| Afrikaans | 175 | 4.3% | 1.5% | 100 | 4.0% | 1.6% | +75 | +0.3pp |
| Not stated | 130 | 3.2% | 4.6% | 144 | 5.7% | 5.7% | -14 | -2.5pp |
| Polish | 23 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Hindi | 18 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.4% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Portuguese | 17 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% | +14 | +0.3pp |
| French | 15 | 0.4% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Punjabi | 14 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 9 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Gujarati | 13 | 0.3% | 1.3% | 11 | 0.4% | 0.9% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Filipino | 13 | 0.3% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Total | 4,026 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,507 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,519 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.