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 Seacombe Gardens, accounting for 67.2% (2,265 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (76%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 219 people, while its share fell by 1.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Seacombe Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Seacombe Gardens 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 Seacombe Gardens, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
English
2021 count
2,265
% of total
67.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
2,265
67.2%
-1.1pp
Mandarin
2021 count
196
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
196
5.8%
+2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
117
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
117
3.5%
-2.5pp
Arabic
2021 count
75
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
75
2.2%
-4.1pp
Punjabi
2021 count
56
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
56
1.7%
+1.4pp
Nepali
2021 count
49
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
49
1.5%
+0.6pp
Greek
2021 count
48
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
48
1.4%
+0.7pp
Tagalog
2021 count
43
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
43
1.3%
+0.7pp
Korean
2021 count
41
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
41
1.2%
+0.6pp
Cantonese
2021 count
40
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
40
1.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+219
-1.1pp
Mandarin
+92
+2.3pp
Not stated
-63
-2.5pp
Arabic
-113
-4.1pp
Punjabi
+46
+1.4pp
Nepali
+23
+0.6pp
Greek
+27
+0.7pp
Tagalog
+26
+0.7pp
Korean
+24
+0.6pp
Cantonese
+18
+0.5pp
Data table
Language used at home for Seacombe Gardens. 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 | 2,265 | 67.2% | 76.0% | 2,046 | 68.3% | 76.9% | +219 | -1.1pp |
| Mandarin | 196 | 5.8% | 3.1% | 104 | 3.5% | 2.8% | +92 | +2.3pp |
| Not stated | 117 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 180 | 6.0% | 4.3% | -63 | -2.5pp |
| Arabic | 75 | 2.2% | 1.1% | 188 | 6.3% | 1.4% | -113 | -4.1pp |
| Punjabi | 56 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 10 | 0.3% | 0.7% | +46 | +1.4pp |
| Nepali | 49 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 26 | 0.9% | 0.5% | +23 | +0.6pp |
| Greek | 48 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 21 | 0.7% | 1.3% | +27 | +0.7pp |
| Tagalog | 43 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 17 | 0.6% | 0.5% | +26 | +0.7pp |
| Korean | 41 | 1.2% | 0.3% | 17 | 0.6% | 0.2% | +24 | +0.6pp |
| Cantonese | 40 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 22 | 0.7% | 0.9% | +18 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 3,369 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,995 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +374 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.