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 Hurstville Grove, accounting for 47.1% (1,226 people). This share was higher than Georges River (A) (42.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 1,093 people, while its share fell by 49.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Hurstville Grove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Hurstville Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Georges River (A) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hurstville Grove, with comparison markers for Georges River (A).
English
2021 count
1,226
% of total
47.1%
Change from 2016
-49.3pp
1,226
47.1%
-49.3pp
Mandarin
2021 count
333
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-
333
12.8%
-
Cantonese
2021 count
236
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-
236
9.1%
-
Greek
2021 count
230
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-
230
8.8%
-
Arabic
2021 count
114
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-
114
4.4%
-
Macedonian
2021 count
72
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
72
2.8%
-
Croatian
2021 count
69
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
69
2.7%
-
Not stated
2021 count
53
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
53
2.0%
-1.6pp
Italian
2021 count
47
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
47
1.8%
-
Spanish
2021 count
31
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
31
1.2%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+1,093
-49.3pp
Not stated
+48
-1.6pp
Data table
Language used at home for Hurstville Grove. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Georges River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | % | Georges River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,226 | 47.1% | 42.1% | 133 | 96.4% | 42.3% | +1,093 | -49.3pp |
| Mandarin | 333 | 12.8% | 12.8% | - | - | 14.3% | - | - |
| Cantonese | 236 | 9.1% | 9.4% | - | - | 9.9% | - | - |
| Greek | 230 | 8.8% | 5.2% | - | - | 5.4% | - | - |
| Arabic | 114 | 4.4% | 3.7% | - | - | 3.6% | - | - |
| Macedonian | 72 | 2.8% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Croatian | 69 | 2.7% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Not stated | 53 | 2.0% | 4.7% | 5 | 3.6% | 4.1% | +48 | -1.6pp |
| Italian | 47 | 1.8% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Spanish | 31 | 1.2% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Total | 2,603 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 138 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,465 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.