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5690, SA · Postcode

Language in 5690, SA

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

A rise to 17.1% of people using a language other than English at home marks a shift in postcode 5690. While this is much higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the national figure. English is still the dominant language for nearly three quarters of the population.

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📍 5690, SA, Postcode

Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

The share of people speaking another language rose 7.4 points since 2011, though only 0.6% of residents speak little or no English. Most people use English only (74.6%), followed by small numbers who speak Greek, Punjabi, Mandarin, and Italian.

People using another language at home

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17.1% ▲ +75.8%

Higher than 76% 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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0.6% ▼ -57.3%

Higher than 54% 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 5690, SA, English only is the majority at 97%; Greek is next at 1%.

English only 74.6% Greek 1.1% Punjabi 0.7% Mandarin 0.2% Italian 0.1% Tagalog 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 5690, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5690/5690-sa/topic/language