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6426, WA · Postcode

Language in 6426, WA

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

Far fewer people speak a language other than English in postcode 6426 compared to the rest of the state and country. While 8.2% of the population uses another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. However, the number of people using a language other than English has risen since 2011.

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📍 6426, WA, Postcode

Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

English is the main language for 75.7% of residents, though the 8.2% who use another language is higher than in most similar areas. Only 1.0% of people speak little or no English, which is a little below the state and national figures.

People using another language at home

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8.2% ▲ +135.5%

Higher than 61% 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% ▲ —

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 6426, WA, English only is the majority at 97%; Mandarin is next at 1%.

English only 75.7% Mandarin 0.9% Tagalog 0.8% Italian 0.7%

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 6426, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6426/6426-wa/topic/language