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6239, WA · Postcode

Language in 6239, WA

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

Far fewer people use a language other than English at home in postcode 6239 compared to the rest of the state. Only 4.9% of residents speak another language, a figure that has barely changed over the last decade.

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📍 6239, WA, Postcode

Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

English is the sole language for 88.9% of people, which is far below the national figure. While the area is much less linguistically diverse than Australia, 0.9% of residents speak little or no English, which is higher than most similar areas.

People using another language at home

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4.9% ▼ -3.6%

Lower than 53% 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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0.9% ▼ -30.7%

Higher than 61% 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 6239, WA, English only is the majority at 97%; Italian is next at 1%.

English only 88.9% Italian 0.7% Mandarin 0.7% Vietnamese 0.4% Tagalog 0.3% Arabic 0.2% Cantonese 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 6239, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6239/6239-wa/topic/language