2730, NSW · Postcode

Language in 2730, NSW

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

English is the dominant tongue for most people in postcode 2730, though the number of people using other languages at home has risen to 7.6%. While this is higher than in many similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.

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📍 2730, NSW, Postcode

Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

Most residents speak only English (84.4%), with small numbers using Mandarin, Italian or Cantonese. Only 1.9% of people speak little or no English, which is a little below the national figure and a drop from 2.7% in 2016.

7.6% ▲ +27.7%

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 6.0%
  • 2016: 9.1%
  • 2021: 7.6%

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

1.9% ▼ -31.5%

Higher than 75% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 2.7%
  • 2021: 1.9%

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 2730, NSW, English only is the majority at 97%; Mandarin is next at 2%.

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 2730, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2730/2730-nsw/topic/language