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2848, NSW · Postcode

Language in 2848, NSW

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

A far lower share of people speak a language other than English in postcode 2848 than is typical for New South Wales. Only 3.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures. This makes the area much less linguistically diverse than most other parts of the country.

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📍 2848, NSW, Postcode

Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

English is the main language for 85.3% of the population, and the share of people using another language has fallen slightly since 2011. While only 0.8% of residents speak little or no English, this is actually higher than in most similar areas.

People using another language at home

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3.4% ▼ -21.7%

Lower than 65% 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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0.8% ▲ +42.4%

Higher than 59% 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 2848, NSW, English only is the majority at 99%; Cantonese is next at 1%.

English only 85.3% Cantonese 0.5% Vietnamese 0.4% Arabic 0.2% Italian 0.2%

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 2848, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2848/2848-nsw/topic/language