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 Hindmarsh (S), accounting for 86.4% (4,903 people). This share was similar to Regional Vic. (86.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 132 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Hindmarsh (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Hindmarsh (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hindmarsh (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
English
2021 count
4,903
% of total
86.4%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
4,903
86.4%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
389
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
389
6.9%
+0.2pp
Karen
2021 count
213
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
213
3.8%
+1.4pp
Tagalog
2021 count
19
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
19
0.3%
+0.1pp
Malayalam
2021 count
15
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
15
0.3%
-0.2pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
11
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
11
0.2%
+0.1pp
Filipino
2021 count
11
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
11
0.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-132
-1.8pp
Not stated
+7
+0.2pp
Karen
+77
+1.4pp
Tagalog
+10
+0.1pp
Malayalam
-13
-0.2pp
Vietnamese
+7
+0.1pp
Filipino
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Language used at home for Hindmarsh (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| English | 4,903 | 86.4% | 86.4% | 5,035 | 88.2% | 86.6% | -132 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 389 | 6.9% | 6.5% | 382 | 6.7% | 7.4% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Karen | 213 | 3.8% | 0.2% | 136 | 2.4% | 0.1% | +77 | +1.4pp |
| Tagalog | 19 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 9 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Malayalam | 15 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 28 | 0.5% | 0.1% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Vietnamese | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Filipino | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 5,677 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,706 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.