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 Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Vic.), accounting for 30.2% (13 people). This share was lower than Victoria (67.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 7 people and 56.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Victoria and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Vic.), with comparison markers for Victoria.
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
62.8%
Change from 2016
+49.8pp
27
62.8%
+49.8pp
English
2021 count
13
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
-56.8pp
13
30.2%
-56.8pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+24
+49.8pp
English
-7
-56.8pp
Data table
Language used at home for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Vic.). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Victoria.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Victoria% | Count | % | Victoria% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 27 | 62.8% | 5.2% | 3 | 13.0% | 6.1% | +24 | +49.8pp |
| English | 13 | 30.2% | 67.2% | 20 | 87.0% | 68.0% | -7 | -56.8pp |
| Total | 43 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.