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 Wujal Wujal (S), accounting for 54.3% (150 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (83.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Kuku Yalanji, which decreased by 80 people and 27.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Wujal Wujal (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Wujal Wujal (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wujal Wujal (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
English
2021 count
150
% of total
54.3%
Change from 2016
+23.0pp
150
54.3%
+23.0pp
Kuku Yalanji
2021 count
92
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
-27.9pp
92
33.3%
-27.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
16
5.8%
+2.2pp
Australian Indigenous Languages, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
12
4.3%
+1.8pp
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+62
+23.0pp
Kuku Yalanji
-80
-27.9pp
Not stated
+6
+2.2pp
Australian Indigenous Languages, nfd
+5
+1.8pp
Data table
Language used at home for Wujal Wujal (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| English | 150 | 54.3% | 83.7% | 88 | 31.3% | 84.3% | +62 | +23.0pp |
| Kuku Yalanji | 92 | 33.3% | 0.0% | 172 | 61.2% | 0.0% | -80 | -27.9pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 5.8% | 7.4% | 10 | 3.6% | 7.8% | +6 | +2.2pp |
| Australian Indigenous Languages, nfd | 12 | 4.3% | 0.0% | 7 | 2.5% | 0.1% | +5 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 276 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 281 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.