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 Quinns Rocks, accounting for 86.4% (7,666 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (74.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 7,479 people, while its share fell by 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Quinns Rocks - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Quinns Rocks 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 Quinns Rocks, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
English
2021 count
7,666
% of total
86.4%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
7,666
86.4%
-6.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
466
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
466
5.3%
+0.8pp
Afrikaans
2021 count
182
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
182
2.1%
-
Spanish
2021 count
48
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-
48
0.5%
-
Portuguese
2021 count
38
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
38
0.4%
-
Arabic
2021 count
38
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
38
0.4%
-
French
2021 count
37
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
37
0.4%
-
German
2021 count
33
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
33
0.4%
-
Mandarin
2021 count
33
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
33
0.4%
-
Italian
2021 count
30
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
30
0.3%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+7,479
-6.6pp
Not stated
+457
+0.8pp
Italian
+25
-2.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Quinns Rocks. 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 | 7,666 | 86.4% | 74.8% | 187 | 93.0% | 74.0% | +7,479 | -6.6pp |
| Not stated | 466 | 5.3% | 4.6% | 9 | 4.5% | 5.7% | +457 | +0.8pp |
| Afrikaans | 182 | 2.1% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Spanish | 48 | 0.5% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Portuguese | 38 | 0.4% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Arabic | 38 | 0.4% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| French | 37 | 0.4% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| German | 33 | 0.4% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Mandarin | 33 | 0.4% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Italian | 30 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 5 | 2.5% | 0.8% | +25 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 8,870 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,669 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.