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 Edwardstown, accounting for 67.4% (3,035 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (76%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Nepali, which increased by 147 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Edwardstown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Edwardstown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edwardstown, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
English
2021 count
3,035
% of total
67.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
3,035
67.4%
-3.4pp
Mandarin
2021 count
194
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
194
4.3%
+0.2pp
Nepali
2021 count
193
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
193
4.3%
+3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
172
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
172
3.8%
-2.8pp
Greek
2021 count
82
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
82
1.8%
-0.4pp
Punjabi
2021 count
66
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
66
1.5%
+0.3pp
Cantonese
2021 count
58
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
58
1.3%
+0.2pp
Arabic
2021 count
51
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
51
1.1%
0.0pp
Hindi
2021 count
47
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
47
1.0%
0.0pp
Spanish
2021 count
44
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
44
1.0%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-15
-3.4pp
Mandarin
+18
+0.2pp
Nepali
+147
+3.2pp
Not stated
-112
-2.8pp
Greek
-14
-0.4pp
Punjabi
+15
+0.3pp
Cantonese
+10
+0.2pp
Arabic
+2
0.0pp
Hindi
+6
0.0pp
Spanish
+25
+0.6pp
Data table
Language used at home for Edwardstown. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 3,035 | 67.4% | 76.0% | 3,050 | 70.8% | 76.9% | -15 | -3.4pp |
| Mandarin | 194 | 4.3% | 3.1% | 176 | 4.1% | 2.8% | +18 | +0.2pp |
| Nepali | 193 | 4.3% | 1.8% | 46 | 1.1% | 0.5% | +147 | +3.2pp |
| Not stated | 172 | 3.8% | 3.1% | 284 | 6.6% | 4.3% | -112 | -2.8pp |
| Greek | 82 | 1.8% | 1.1% | 96 | 2.2% | 1.3% | -14 | -0.4pp |
| Punjabi | 66 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 51 | 1.2% | 0.7% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Cantonese | 58 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 48 | 1.1% | 0.9% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Arabic | 51 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 49 | 1.1% | 1.4% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Hindi | 47 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 41 | 1.0% | 0.7% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Spanish | 44 | 1.0% | 0.6% | 19 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +25 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 4,502 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,307 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +195 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.