* Official vs. Unofficial: Australia has one official language, English. However, many Australians speak other languages at home, work, or in their communities.
* Diversity: Australia is a multicultural country with a diverse population. People have come from all over the world, bringing their native languages with them.
* Counting Challenges: Tracking all the languages spoken in a country is difficult. It's not just about languages spoken at home, but also languages used in specific communities, workplaces, or for cultural reasons.
However, we can say that:
* Hundreds of languages are spoken: Australia is home to a vast array of languages, with estimates ranging from hundreds to thousands.
* Indigenous languages: There are over 250 Indigenous languages in Australia, many of them facing endangerment.
* Migrant languages: A significant number of Australians speak languages from Europe, Asia, Africa, and other parts of the world.
So, while we can't give a precise number, it's safe to say that Australians speak a truly diverse range of languages.