What are the top five languages spoken in Australia?

Answer 1

Australia has no official language and no declared national language. English is the default language throughout the country.

According to the official CIA World factbook, English is spoken by 78.5% of Australia's population. After English, Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic, Mandarin and Vietnamese, in that order, are the most widely-spoken languages, and languages of most cultures are represented and spoken by Australians.

The CIA World Factbook lists, after English: Chinese 2.5%, Italian 1.6%, Greek 1.3%, Arabic 1.2% and Vietnamese 1%.

Another 8.2% have been recorded as speaking other languages, and 5.7 % are unspecified. These include indigenous Australian languages, spoken, as well as English, by 50% of indigenous Australians. 11% of indigenous people speak an indigenous language as their main language.

There are many remaining Aboriginal languages (about seventy) spoken by the Indigenous people, and these are all unique. For example, Ngarrindjeri is the dialect of the lower Murray and Coorong area, and this is quite different to, say, the Arrernte or Arunda of central Australia.

A large number of people in the original German-settled areas of the Barossa and Riverina maintain their German heritage, customs and language; as with all countries where the population is largely immigrant, this is common throughout Australia, and communites everywhere celebrate their heritage - including their languages - from all parts of the world, in daily life and regular festivals.

All capital cities and many regional areas have language centres, frequently part of cultural organisations, which offer language studies as well as the opportunity to learn more about the many cultures which make up the Australian community.

For a list of aboriginal languages in Australia, past and present, please see the related question.
predominately english
Every main global language is spoken in Australia (English, Mandarin, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, German, etc.) However, the main language of Australia is English.
English
English. ;D
Australian English.
Aboriginal (natives)-

There are more than 200 clans/groups with their own tongue

Non-Indigineous-

range from English to Portuguese, but mostly English. Because Australia a multicultural country, it has many different people from different countries.

Source:

I live there
The language largely associated with Australia is English, however, as with practically every country there are many different languages spoken. Besides English, Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Greek are some of the other languages spoken in Australia. The English speaking population has a distinct vocabulary and accent.
The main lauguage of Australia is English.
English
Mainly English, but there is a small percent that speak French, Italian, Chinese, and Greek.

Very few native French speakers actually. Australia has a number of Aboriginal languages, with some speakers who don't speak English, though these are mostly in remote areas. As for recent immigrant populations, plenty of Hindi and other South Asian languages, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese languages, Korean. Vietnamese and other South East Asian languages. Russian and several Slavic languages. Most immigrants speak at least some English.
English is the language spoken by the people of Australia.
English is the main language spoken in Australia, but it is not the official language, as Australia has no declared official language.

English is spoken by 78.5% of Australia's population. After English, Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic, Mandarin and Vietnamese, in that order, are the most widely-spoken languages, and languages of most cultures are represented and spoken by Australians.
English is spoken by 80% of Australia's population. Other languages spoken by small groups include Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese and Greek.

The languages of the Australian aborigines make up many more languages in Australia. To see a list of aboriginal languages in Australia, see the related question.
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There are more than 200 Australian Indigenous languages. The link below will tell you more about them
English.

Of course there are migrants who still speak their native language, but officially, it's English.
There is/was no single native language of Australia. Pama-nyungan is the largest indigenous language group of the original Aboriginal Australians, consisting of 160 of the 228 identifiable languages. One of the languages within this family group is Arrernta, a dialect of the central Australian desert. Many employers require their employees to learn this language, and it is also taught in some central Australia schools, as it is important to communicate with the Arrernte Aborigines in their own language.
The chief language of Australia is the English language.
Australia has no official language and no declared national language. English is the primary language throughout the country.

According to the official CIA World Factbook after English, Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese, in that order, are the most widely-spoken languages, but the languages of most cultures are represented and spoken by Australians.

50% of indigenous Australians speak one of the roughly 70 indigenous Australian languages remaining in use. 11% of indigenous people speak an indigenous language as their main language.
Haha i think this quite humerous seeing as i am "Australian" unfortunately we do not speak Australian..... we speak English although some Australians beileve we do have our own language because of our slang way of talking. Some of the most common eg. Crikey (Steve Irwin RIP) is his way getting everyones attention and i guess to say Look Out for his crew. More i guess are Throw more snags on the barbie Americans may think of this as another language unfortunately no. It Means More Sausages On the Barbecue. Also G'day which is just Good Day There are alot of sayings which are just in daily life. I've learned how to talk from parents they did the same so it comes down the line. Hope that helps you out a bit. Catcha Later (link below will help) http://www.aussieslang.com/slang/australian-slang-a.asp
Australians speak English.
They do not have an official language in Australia, but the national one is Australian English.

In addition to a form of English established there by the soldiers and criminals who were its first European population, there are some 200 aboriginal languages in Australia, of which a handful are still vital.

Answer 2

According to the official CIA World factbook, English is spoken by 78.5% of Australia's population. After English, Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic, Mandarin and Vietnamese, in that order, are the most widely-spoken languages, and languages of most cultures are represented and spoken by Australians.

The CIA World Factbook lists, after English: Chinese 2.5%, Italian 1.6%, Greek 1.3%, Arabic 1.2% and Vietnamese 1%.

Another 8.2% have been recorded as speaking other languages, and 5.7 % are unspecified. These include indigenous Australian languages, spoken, as well as English, by 50% of indigenous Australians. 11% of indigenous people speak an indigenous language as their main language.

Answer 3

Sydney is in Australia, and as English is the default language throughout Australia, people in Sydney primarily speak English.

However, there are different ethnic groups, all of which have their own language. Various European, Asian, African and American nations are represented.

Australians across the country, including Sydney, speak English.

As English is the default language throughout Australia, people in Sydney primarily speak English. However, there are different ethnic groups, all of which have their own language. Various European, Asian, African and American nations are represented.
As English is the default language throughout Australia, people in Sydney primarily speak English.

However, there are different ethnic groups, all of which have their own language. Various European, Asian, African and American nations are represented.
English is the most commonly spoken language spoken in Sydney.

Sydney is part of Australia, but Australia has no official language and no declared national language. However, English is the default language throughout the country.

Due to the multicultural nature of Sydney, dozens of other langauges are also spoken by the different language groups.
As English is the default language throughout Australia, people in Sydney primarily speak English.

However, there are different ethnic groups, all of which have their own language. Various European, Asian, African and American nations are represented.
English.

Answer 4

According to the CIA World factbook, English is spoken by 78.5% of Australia's population. After English, Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic, Mandarin and Vietnamese, in that order, are the most widely-spoken languages, and languages of most cultures are represented and spoken by Australians.

Answer 5

The most common language spoken in Australia is English, spoken by around 78% of residents.

English is not, however, the "official" language, despite being the most common. Australia has no official language. Emglish is the default language throughout the country.

Answer 6

English is the main language spoken in Australia, but it is not the official language, as Australia has no declared official language. English is spoken by 78.5% of Australia's population. After English, the next most common language is Chinese, which is spoken by an estimated 2.5% of the population.

Answer 7

Australia has no official language; however, English is the "de facto" national language. As of 2017, About 85% of the population speaks English as a first language.

Auslan is the major sign language used in Australia. It has the following dialects:

1. Northern dialect (NSW, QLD)
   
2. Victorian dialect and South-Eastern dialect (all other states)
   
3. Papua New Guinean Sign Language
   

Here is a list of all 274 languages spoken in Australia (including about 100 whose current status is unknown). This list does not include immigrant languages (see below for immigrant languages and aboriginal sign languages):

1. Adnyamathanha
2. Aghu Tharnggalu
3. Alawa
4. Alngith
5. Alyawarr
6. Amarag
7. Ami
8. Andegerebinha
9. Angloromani
10. Anindilyakwa
11. Anmatyerre
12. Antakarinya
13. Arabana
14. Areba
15. Arrarnta, Western
16. Arrernte, Eastern
17. Atampaya
18. Australian Aborigines Sign Language
19. Australian Sign Language
20. Awabakal
21. Ayabadhu
22. Badimaya
23. Bandjalang
24. Bandjigali
25. Banggarla
26. Bardi
27. Barrow Point
28. Bayali
29. Bayungu
30. Bidyara
31. Biri
32. Broome Pearling Lugger Pidgin
33. Bunaba
34. Burarra
35. Burduna
36. Dagoman
37. Darling
38. Dayi
39. Dhalandji
40. Dhangu
41. Dhargari
42. Dhurga
43. Dhuwal
44. Dieri
45. Dirari
46. Djambarrpuyngu
47. Djamindjung
48. Djangun
49. Djauan
50. Djawi
51. Djeebbana
52. Djinang
53. Djinba
54. Djingili
55. Djiwarli
56. Dyaabugay
57. Dyaberdyaber
58. Dyangadi
59. Dyirbal
60. Dyugun
61. English
62. Erre
63. Flinders Island
64. Gadjerawang
65. Gagadu
66. Gambera
67. Gamilaraay
68. Ganggalida
69. Gangulu
70. Garawa
71. Garig-Ilgar
72. Giyug
73. Gooniyandi
74. Gudanji
75. Gugadj
76. Gugu Badhun
77. Gugu Warra
78. Gugubera
79. Guguyimidjir
80. Gumatj
81. Gungabula
82. Gunwinggu
83. Gunya
84. Gupapuyngu
85. Guragone
86. Gurdjar
87. Gureng Gureng
88. Gurinji
89. Guwamu
90. Guyani
91. Iwaidja
92. Jaru
93. Kala Lagaw Ya
94. Kalarko
95. Kalkutung
96. Kamu
97. Kanju
98. Karadjeri
99. Kariyarra
100. Kayardild
101. Kaytetye
102. Kitja
103. Kokata
104. Kriol
105. Kukatja
106. Kuku-Mangk
107. Kuku-Mu'inh
108. Kuku-Muminh
109. Kuku-Ugbanh
110. Kuku-Uwanh
111. Kuku-Yalanji
112. Kumbainggar
113. Kunbarlang
114. Kungarakany
115. Kunggara
116. Kunggari
117. Kunjen
118. Kurrama
119. Kuthant
120. Kuuku-Ya'u
121. Kwini
122. Lamu-Lamu
123. Laragia
124. Lardil
125. Leningitij
126. Limilngan
127. Madngele
128. Malay, Cocos Islands
129. Malgana
130. Manangkari
131. Manda
132. Mandandanyi
133. Mangala
134. Mangarayi
135. Mangerr
136. Mara
137. Maranunggu
138. Margany
139. Margu
140. Maridan
141. Maridjabin
142. Marimanindji
143. Maringarr
144. Marithiel
145. Mariyedi
146. Marriammu
147. Marti Ke
148. Martu Wangka
149. Martuyhunira
150. Maung
151. Mayaguduna
152. Maykulan
153. Mbabaram
154. Mbara
155. Mbariman-Gudhinma
156. Meriam
157. Miriwung
158. Miwa
159. Mudbura
160. Mullukmulluk
161. Muluridyi
162. Murrinh-Patha
163. Muruwari
164. Nakara
165. Nangikurrunggurr
166. Narrinyeri
167. Ngaanyatjarra
168. Ngadjunmaya
169. Ngalakan
170. Ngalkbun
171. Ngamini
172. Ngandi
173. Nganyaywana
174. Ngarinman
175. Ngarinyin
176. Ngarla
177. Ngarluma
178. Ngawun
179. Ngura
180. Ngurmbur
181. Nhanda
182. Nhuwala
183. Nijadali
184. Nimanbur
185. Nugunu
186. Nungali
187. Nunggubuyu
188. Nyamal
189. Nyangga
190. Nyangumarta
191. Nyawaygi
192. Nyigina
193. Nyulnyul
194. Nyunga
195. Pakanha
196. Panytyima
197. Pini
198. Pinigura
199. Pintiini
200. Pintupi-Luritja
201. Pirlatapa
202. Pitcairn-Norfolk
203. Pitjantjatjara
204. Pitta Pitta
205. Rembarunga
206. Ritarungo
207. Thayore
208. Thaypan
209. Thurawal
210. Tiwi
211. Tjurruru
212. Torres Strait Creole
213. Tyaraity
214. Umbindhamu
215. Umbugarla
216. Umbuygamu
217. Umpila
218. Uradhi
219. Urningangg
220. Wadjiginy
221. Wadjigu
222. Wagaya
223. Wageman
224. Wajarri
225. Wakawaka
226. Walmajarri
227. Wambaya
228. Wamin
229. Wandarang
230. Wangaaybuwan-Ngiyambaa
231. Wanggamala
232. Wangganguru
233. Wanman
234. Waray
235. Wardaman
236. Wariyangga
237. Warlmanpa
238. Warlpiri
239. Warluwara
240. Warrgamay
241. Warrwa
242. Warumungu
243. Warungu
244. Wikalkan
245. Wik-Epa
246. Wik-Iiyanh
247. Wik-Keyangan
248. Wik-Me'anha
249. Wik-Mungkan
250. Wik-Ngathana
251. Wikngenchera
252. Wilawila
253. Wiradhuri
254. Wirangu
255. Worimi
256. Worora
257. Wuliwuli
258. Wulna
259. Wunambal
260. Wurrugu
261. Yalarnnga
262. Yandruwandha
263. Yangman
264. Yankunytjatjara
265. Yan-nhangu
266. Yanyuwa
267. Yawarawarga
268. Yawuru
269. Yidiny
270. Yindjibarndi
271. Yindjilandji
272. Yinggarda
273. Yir Yoront
274. Yugambal

Here is a list of aboriginal sign languages. Most are endangered. Some may be extinct:

1. Arrernte Sign Language
   
2. Djingili Sign Language
   
3. Kaititj (Kaytetye): Akitiri Sign Language
   
4. Manjiljarra Sign Language
   
5. Mudbura Sign Language
   
6. Ngada Sign Language
   
7. Torres Strait Islander Sign Language
   
8. Umpila Sign Language
   
9. Warlmanpa Sign Language
   
10. Warlpiri Sign Language
    
11. Warumungu (Warramunga) Sign Language
12. Western Desert Sign Language (Kardutjara, Yurira Watjalku)
13. Worora Kinship Sign Language
    
14. Yir Yoront Sign Language
    
15. Yolŋu (Murngin) Sign Language
    
16. Miriwoong Sign Language
    

Australia is a melting pot with immigrants from all over the world. The major immigrant languages are:

1. Italian
   
2. Greek
3. Cantonese
4. Arabic
5. Mandarin
6. Vietnamese

Answer 8

No. Sydney is a city in Australia. Cities do not speak languages. People speak langauages.

As English is the default language throughout Australia, people in Sydney primarily speak English. However, there are different ethnic groups, all of which have their own language. Various European, Asian, African and American nations are represented.

Answer 9

English is the primary language in all Australian states and territories.

Answer 10

Australia speaks British English mainly with their mouths.