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 Marino, accounting for 87.8% (1,992 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (76%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 79 people, while its share fell by 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Marino - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Marino 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 Marino, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
English
2021 count
1,992
% of total
87.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,992
87.8%
-0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
73
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
73
3.2%
-0.4pp
German
2021 count
26
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
26
1.1%
+0.1pp
Polish
2021 count
19
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
19
0.8%
+0.3pp
Italian
2021 count
18
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
18
0.8%
0.0pp
Spanish
2021 count
17
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
17
0.7%
+0.2pp
Dutch
2021 count
13
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
0.6%
-0.1pp
Greek
2021 count
12
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
12
0.5%
-0.1pp
Russian
2021 count
12
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
12
0.5%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+79
-0.7pp
Not stated
-5
-0.4pp
German
+5
+0.1pp
Polish
+9
+0.3pp
Italian
+1
0.0pp
Spanish
+7
+0.2pp
Dutch
-3
-0.1pp
Greek
-2
-0.1pp
Russian
+4
+0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Marino. 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 | 1,992 | 87.8% | 76.0% | 1,913 | 88.5% | 76.9% | +79 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 73 | 3.2% | 3.1% | 78 | 3.6% | 4.3% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| German | 26 | 1.1% | 0.4% | 21 | 1.0% | 0.5% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Polish | 19 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 10 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Italian | 18 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 17 | 0.8% | 0.8% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Spanish | 17 | 0.7% | 0.6% | 10 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Dutch | 13 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 16 | 0.7% | 0.2% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Greek | 12 | 0.5% | 1.1% | 14 | 0.6% | 1.3% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Russian | 12 | 0.5% | 0.3% | 8 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,268 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +107 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.