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2159, NSW · Postcode

Language in 2159, NSW

The languages spoken in homes across the area, beyond English.

More people in postcode 2159 use a language other than English at home than in most similar areas. While 9.9% of the population speaks another language, this is still far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

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📍 2159, NSW, Postcode

Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

English is the main language for 86.3% of residents, though 1.9% speak Italian and 1.2% speak Arabic. Only 1.0% of people speak little or no English, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the 4.5% state average.

People using another language at home

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9.9% ▲ +12.2%

Higher than 66% of postcode areas.

Share of people who use a language other than English at home.

People who speak little or no English

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1.0% ▼ -10.1%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

Share of people who use another language at home and speak English not well or not at all. No 2011 figure — that census only asked proficiency of overseas-born residents.

Language used at home

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In 2159, NSW, English only is the majority at 94%; Italian is next at 2%.

English only 86.3% Italian 1.9% Arabic 1.2% Mandarin 1.0% Greek 0.4% Cantonese 0.4% Tagalog 0.2% Hindi 0.1%

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Language in 2159, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2159/2159-nsw/topic/language