Waratah West, Newcastle
Languages spoken in Waratah West
The 2021 Census found about 350 people in Waratah West, part of Newcastle, speaking a language other than English at home. Waratah West's share is above Newcastle, at 1.4 times the rate. In all, 35 languages are spoken in its homes.
- Residents
- 2,770
- Speak another language
- 12.7%+7.6%
- Languages spoken
- 35
- Born overseas
- 15.0%
What languages are spoken in Waratah West?
- 01Mandarin38-57.8%
- 02Vietnamese35+84.2%
- 03Urdu32+357%
- 04Spanish20+66.7%
- 05Tagalog15+200%
- 06Polish14+40.0%
- 07Arabic13-38.1%
- 08Malay13+225%
- 09Nepali11
- 10German10
Where were Waratah West's residents born?
Overseas-born residents make up 15 per cent of residents, most often from China.
- 01China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)41-49.4%
- 02England39-30.4%
- 03Vietnam31+34.8%
- 04India25+19.0%
- 05Malaysia25+47.1%
- 06Pakistan18+350%
- 07New Zealand16-33.3%
- 08Philippines16-11.1%
- 09Nepal11
- 10Syria11
How does Waratah West compare with New South Wales?
New South Wales has a higher share than Waratah West.
- Waratah West
- 12.7%
- Newcastle
- 9.2%
- New South Wales
- 25.7%
Share of residents speaking a language other than English at home.
What's Waratah West's religious mix?
- 01No religion or secular beliefs1,323+30.5%
- 02Christianity1,140-19.0%
- 03Islam105+78.0%
- 04Buddhism36-21.7%
- 05Hinduism25+127%
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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