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 Templestowe Lower, accounting for 52.1% (7,341 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (50.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Mandarin, which increased by 295 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Templestowe Lower - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Templestowe Lower in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Templestowe Lower, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
English
2021 count
7,341
% of total
52.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
7,341
52.1%
-1.4pp
Mandarin
2021 count
1,530
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
1,530
10.9%
+1.7pp
Greek
2021 count
1,211
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,211
8.6%
-0.1pp
Cantonese
2021 count
848
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
848
6.0%
+0.1pp
Italian
2021 count
577
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
577
4.1%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
395
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
395
2.8%
-0.9pp
Persian (excluding Dari)
2021 count
368
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
368
2.6%
+1.0pp
Arabic
2021 count
315
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
315
2.2%
+0.4pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
108
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
108
0.8%
0.0pp
Hindi
2021 count
96
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
96
0.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+127
-1.4pp
Mandarin
+295
+1.7pp
Greek
+41
-0.1pp
Cantonese
+46
+0.1pp
Italian
-141
-1.2pp
Not stated
-103
-0.9pp
Persian (excluding Dari)
+149
+1.0pp
Arabic
+70
+0.4pp
Vietnamese
+6
0.0pp
Hindi
+36
+0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Templestowe Lower. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Manningham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 7,341 | 52.1% | 50.7% | 7,214 | 53.5% | 53.6% | +127 | -1.4pp |
| Mandarin | 1,530 | 10.9% | 13.9% | 1,235 | 9.2% | 10.7% | +295 | +1.7pp |
| Greek | 1,211 | 8.6% | 5.5% | 1,170 | 8.7% | 6.1% | +41 | -0.1pp |
| Cantonese | 848 | 6.0% | 8.5% | 802 | 5.9% | 8.1% | +46 | +0.1pp |
| Italian | 577 | 4.1% | 3.1% | 718 | 5.3% | 4.2% | -141 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 395 | 2.8% | 3.1% | 498 | 3.7% | 3.9% | -103 | -0.9pp |
| Persian (excluding Dari) | 368 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 219 | 1.6% | 1.9% | +149 | +1.0pp |
| Arabic | 315 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 245 | 1.8% | 1.6% | +70 | +0.4pp |
| Vietnamese | 108 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 102 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Hindi | 96 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 60 | 0.4% | 0.7% | +36 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 14,098 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,485 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +613 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.