Cultural diversity
Language used at home
About this topic
Language used at home shows which languages people speak in their home life and whether English or another language is used most often. It is a key indicator of cultural diversity and language retention within communities.
This topic is useful for planning communication, multicultural services, and local engagement. It should be analysed together with proficiency in English and birthplace, because language alone does not show migration history or support needs.
Interpretation notes
- The Census records the language used most often at home, so it does not capture every language a person can speak.
- Language used at home is not a measure of English proficiency, literacy, or migration history on its own.
Key insight
In 2021, English was the most common language used at home among residents in Belmont (Qld), accounting for 78% (3,482 people). This share was higher than Brisbane (C) (71.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Cantonese, which increased by 22 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Belmont (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Belmont (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brisbane (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Belmont (Qld), with comparison markers for Brisbane (C).
English
2021 count
3,482
% of total
78.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
3,482
78.0%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
134
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
134
3.0%
+0.1pp
Mandarin
2021 count
109
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
109
2.4%
+0.2pp
Cantonese
2021 count
76
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
76
1.7%
+0.5pp
Greek
2021 count
72
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
72
1.6%
-0.2pp
Spanish
2021 count
61
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
61
1.4%
0.0pp
Korean
2021 count
46
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
46
1.0%
+0.4pp
Italian
2021 count
40
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
40
0.9%
-0.3pp
Hindi
2021 count
38
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
38
0.9%
-0.3pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
37
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
37
0.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-7
-1.7pp
Not stated
+7
+0.1pp
Mandarin
+13
+0.2pp
Cantonese
+22
+0.5pp
Greek
-6
-0.2pp
Spanish
0
0.0pp
Korean
+21
+0.4pp
Italian
-14
-0.3pp
Hindi
-14
-0.3pp
Vietnamese
+12
+0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Belmont (Qld). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brisbane (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | % | Brisbane (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 3,482 | 78.0% | 71.6% | 3,489 | 79.7% | 71.8% | -7 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 134 | 3.0% | 4.4% | 127 | 2.9% | 5.8% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Mandarin | 109 | 2.4% | 4.4% | 96 | 2.2% | 4.1% | +13 | +0.2pp |
| Cantonese | 76 | 1.7% | 1.5% | 54 | 1.2% | 1.5% | +22 | +0.5pp |
| Greek | 72 | 1.6% | 0.5% | 78 | 1.8% | 0.6% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Spanish | 61 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 61 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Korean | 46 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 25 | 0.6% | 1.0% | +21 | +0.4pp |
| Italian | 40 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 54 | 1.2% | 0.7% | -14 | -0.3pp |
| Hindi | 38 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 52 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -14 | -0.3pp |
| Vietnamese | 37 | 0.8% | 1.7% | 25 | 0.6% | 1.6% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 4,465 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,380 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +85 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.