# Language — Narwee

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

Area: Narwee (Suburb / Locality)

A far greater share of people now speak a language other than English at home in Narwee than in 2011. This shift is striking, with 60.9% of residents using another language, a figure far above the national average.

English is spoken by only 34.3% of residents, while Cantonese (14.4%), Mandarin (12.8%), Arabic (6.2%), and Greek (4.6%) are also common. This diversity is reflected in the 16.0% who speak little or no English, which is far above the 3.4% seen across Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 60.9% | +9.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 16.0% | -3.3% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 34.3%, Cantonese 14.4%, Mandarin 12.8%, Arabic 6.2%, Greek 4.6%, Vietnamese 1.9%, Tagalog 1.6%, Hindi 0.8%, Italian 0.8%, Punjabi 0.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12921/narwee/topic/language