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 Warrumbungle Shire (A), accounting for 84.2% (7,757 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (86.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 425 people and 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Warrumbungle Shire (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Warrumbungle Shire (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warrumbungle Shire (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
English
2021 count
7,757
% of total
84.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
7,757
84.2%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,258
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
1,258
13.7%
+3.0pp
German
2021 count
22
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
22
0.2%
0.0pp
Filipino
2021 count
16
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
16
0.2%
+0.1pp
Tagalog
2021 count
15
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
15
0.2%
+0.1pp
Italian
2021 count
13
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
13
0.1%
0.0pp
Malayalam
2021 count
12
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
0.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-425
-3.1pp
Not stated
+251
+3.0pp
German
0
0.0pp
Filipino
+11
+0.1pp
Tagalog
+6
+0.1pp
Italian
+5
0.0pp
Malayalam
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Language used at home for Warrumbungle Shire (A). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| English | 7,757 | 84.2% | 86.8% | 8,182 | 87.3% | 87.1% | -425 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 1,258 | 13.7% | 6.6% | 1,007 | 10.7% | 7.1% | +251 | +3.0pp |
| German | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 22 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Filipino | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Tagalog | 15 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Italian | 13 | 0.1% | 0.4% | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Malayalam | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 9,210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,376 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -166 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.