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 Two Rocks, accounting for 86.1% (3,292 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (74.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 708 people, while its share fell by 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Two Rocks - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Two 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 Two Rocks, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
English
2021 count
3,292
% of total
86.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
3,292
86.1%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
309
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
309
8.1%
-1.2pp
Afrikaans
2021 count
45
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
45
1.2%
+0.8pp
Thai
2021 count
16
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
0.4%
0.0pp
Italian
2021 count
15
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
15
0.4%
+0.2pp
Polish
2021 count
12
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
0.3%
+0.2pp
Nyungar
2021 count
12
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-
12
0.3%
-
German
2021 count
11
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
11
0.3%
-0.1pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
10
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.3%
-
Mandarin
2021 count
10
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
10
0.3%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+708
-0.9pp
Not stated
+33
-1.2pp
Afrikaans
+32
+0.8pp
Thai
+5
0.0pp
Italian
+10
+0.2pp
Polish
+9
+0.2pp
German
0
-0.1pp
Mandarin
-6
-0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Two 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 | 3,292 | 86.1% | 74.8% | 2,584 | 87.0% | 74.0% | +708 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 309 | 8.1% | 4.6% | 276 | 9.3% | 5.7% | +33 | -1.2pp |
| Afrikaans | 45 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 13 | 0.4% | 1.6% | +32 | +0.8pp |
| Thai | 16 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 11 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Italian | 15 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 5 | 0.2% | 0.8% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Polish | 12 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Nyungar | 12 | 0.3% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| German | 11 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Inadequately described | 10 | 0.3% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Mandarin | 10 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 16 | 0.5% | 0.9% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,824 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,969 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +855 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.