# Language — Balmain East

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

Area: Balmain East (Suburb / Locality)

English is spoken by 84.6% of people in Balmain East, making it the dominant language for the vast majority of residents. While this is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity, it remains much higher than most similar areas.

About 10.6% of residents use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Very few people struggle with English, as only 1.0% speak little or no English, a figure well below the New South Wales average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 10.6% | +3.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.0% | +48.6% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 84.6%, Mandarin 1.1%, Arabic 0.8%, Cantonese 0.6%, Greek 0.5%, Italian 0.4%, Hindi 0.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10166/balmain-east/topic/language