Berrima · Suburb / Locality

Language in Berrima

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

A far lower share of people speak a language other than English in Berrima compared to the state or national figures. While 5.2% of residents use another language at home, this is still higher than in most similar areas. English remains the dominant language for the vast majority of the community.

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Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

English is spoken by 83.4% of residents, and only 0.7% of people speak little or no English. While this small group is larger than in most similar areas, it is well below the New South Wales figure of 4.5%.

5.2% ▲ +46.9%

Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 3.5%
  • 2016: 5.7%
  • 2021: 5.2%

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

0.7% ▲ +22.9%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.6%
  • 2021: 0.7%

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 Berrima, 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 Berrima [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10319/berrima/topic/language