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 Myocum, accounting for 79% (954 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (80.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 155 people, while its share fell by 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Myocum - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Myocum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Myocum, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
English
2021 count
954
% of total
79.0%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
954
79.0%
-3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
179
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
179
14.8%
+4.7pp
German
2021 count
19
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
19
1.6%
-0.4pp
Hebrew
2021 count
17
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
17
1.4%
-0.2pp
French
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
11
0.9%
-0.4pp
Spanish
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
11
0.9%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+155
-3.9pp
Not stated
+82
+4.7pp
German
0
-0.4pp
Hebrew
+2
-0.2pp
French
-2
-0.4pp
Spanish
+3
+0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Myocum. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 954 | 79.0% | 80.4% | 799 | 82.9% | 81.0% | +155 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 179 | 14.8% | 10.1% | 97 | 10.1% | 12.3% | +82 | +4.7pp |
| German | 19 | 1.6% | 1.1% | 19 | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Hebrew | 17 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 15 | 1.6% | 0.6% | +2 | -0.2pp |
| French | 11 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 13 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Spanish | 11 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 8 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,208 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 964 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +244 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.