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 Latrobe (M) (Tas.), accounting for 91.6% (11,353 people). This share was higher than Regional Tas. (88.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 1,529 people, while its share fell by 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Latrobe (M) (Tas.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Latrobe (M) (Tas.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Tas. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Latrobe (M) (Tas.), with comparison markers for Regional Tas..
English
2021 count
11,353
% of total
91.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
11,353
91.6%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
640
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
640
5.2%
-1.0pp
Nepali
2021 count
36
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-
36
0.3%
-
German
2021 count
34
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
34
0.3%
+0.1pp
Mandarin
2021 count
32
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
32
0.3%
+0.1pp
Spanish
2021 count
24
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
24
0.2%
+0.1pp
Afrikaans
2021 count
22
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-
22
0.2%
-
Arabic
2021 count
22
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
22
0.2%
+0.1pp
Dutch
2021 count
18
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
18
0.1%
-0.1pp
Russian
2021 count
14
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
14
0.1%
0.0pp
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+1,529
-0.3pp
Not stated
-21
-1.0pp
German
+11
+0.1pp
Mandarin
+11
+0.1pp
Spanish
+11
+0.1pp
Arabic
+12
+0.1pp
Dutch
-2
-0.1pp
Russian
+8
0.0pp
Auslan
+8
+0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Latrobe (M) (Tas.). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Tas..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | % | Regional Tas.% | Count | pp | |
| English | 11,353 | 91.6% | 88.9% | 9,824 | 91.9% | 89.8% | +1,529 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 640 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 661 | 6.2% | 6.7% | -21 | -1.0pp |
| Nepali | 36 | 0.3% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| German | 34 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 23 | 0.2% | 0.3% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Mandarin | 32 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 21 | 0.2% | 0.4% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Spanish | 24 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Afrikaans | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Arabic | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +12 | +0.1pp |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 20 | 0.2% | 0.2% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Russian | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 12,391 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,692 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,699 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.