Yuendumu, Central Desert
The languages of Yuendumu
In Yuendumu, about 600 people speak a language other than English at home, and Warlpiri leads by a wide margin, the 2021 Census shows. The Northern Territory has a lower share than Yuendumu. Only 2 languages other than English are listed.
- Residents
- 726
- Speak another language
- 82.2%+1.5%
- Languages spoken
- 2
- Born overseas
- 1.9%
How many people in Yuendumu speak Warlpiri?
Warlpiri at home
81%
No other language comes close; Chinese is next.
Which other languages are spoken in Yuendumu?
- 01Mandarin3
How does Yuendumu compare with Central Desert?
Central Desert has much the same share.
- Yuendumu
- 82.2%
- Northern Territory
- 32.1%
- Central Desert
- 76.4%
Share of residents speaking a language other than English at home.
Which countries are Yuendumu's residents from?
England is the most common overseas birthplace.
- 01England8+33.3%
- 02China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)3
- 03New Zealand3-40.0%
What religions are reported in Yuendumu?
- 01Christianity395-9.0%
- 02No religion or secular beliefs232+144%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021, by suburb and locality. Growth compares 2021 against the 2016 Census.
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Yuendumu is part of Central Desert, which has its own page with every suburb compared. For material in these languages, get a quote for translation.