6770, WA · Postcode

Language in 6770, WA

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

Almost half of the people in postcode 6770 use a language other than English at home, making it one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the region. This high level of diversity is a standout feature of the area's daily life, with 46% of residents speaking a second language.

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📍 6770, WA, Postcode

Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

While 41.3% of people speak only English, the proportion using another language is far above the national figure. This diversity is reflected in the 3.7% who speak little or no English, which is much higher than most areas.

46.0% ▼ -3.8%

Higher than 94% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 47.8%
  • 2016: 33.6%
  • 2021: 46.0%

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

3.7% ▼ -7.0%

Higher than 86% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 4.0%
  • 2021: 3.7%

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 6770, WA, English only is the majority at 99%; Mandarin is next at 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 6770, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6770/6770-wa/topic/language