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 Waroona, accounting for 85.9% (2,458 people). This share was similar to Waroona (S) (86.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 42 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Waroona - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Waroona in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Waroona (S) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waroona, with comparison markers for Waroona (S).
English
2021 count
2,458
% of total
85.9%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
2,458
85.9%
+3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
209
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
209
7.3%
-4.0pp
Italian
2021 count
91
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
91
3.2%
-0.6pp
Filipino
2021 count
21
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
21
0.7%
+0.5pp
Tagalog
2021 count
14
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
14
0.5%
-0.3pp
French
2021 count
11
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
11
0.4%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+42
+3.5pp
Not stated
-121
-4.0pp
Italian
-21
-0.6pp
Filipino
+16
+0.5pp
Tagalog
-8
-0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Waroona. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Waroona (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Waroona (S)% | Count | % | Waroona (S)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 2,458 | 85.9% | 86.1% | 2,416 | 82.4% | 83.4% | +42 | +3.5pp |
| Not stated | 209 | 7.3% | 8.2% | 330 | 11.3% | 11.1% | -121 | -4.0pp |
| Italian | 91 | 3.2% | 2.6% | 112 | 3.8% | 3.2% | -21 | -0.6pp |
| Filipino | 21 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 5 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +16 | +0.5pp |
| Tagalog | 14 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 22 | 0.8% | 0.6% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| French | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 2,861 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,931 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -70 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.