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 Heights, accounting for 78.6% (1,219 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (76%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 1,089 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Seacombe Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Seacombe Heights 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 Heights, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
English
2021 count
1,219
% of total
78.6%
Change from 2016
-9.9pp
1,219
78.6%
-9.9pp
Greek
2021 count
53
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
53
3.4%
+2.3pp
Mandarin
2021 count
48
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
48
3.1%
+2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
31
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
31
2.0%
-5.3pp
Punjabi
2021 count
20
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
20
1.3%
-
Arabic
2021 count
19
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
19
1.2%
-
Nepali
2021 count
16
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
16
1.0%
-
Hindi
2021 count
15
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
15
1.0%
-
Italian
2021 count
13
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
13
0.8%
+0.1pp
Polish
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
0.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-1,089
-9.9pp
Greek
+25
+2.3pp
Mandarin
+39
+2.8pp
Not stated
-159
-5.3pp
Italian
-6
+0.1pp
Polish
+2
+0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Seacombe Heights. 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 | 1,219 | 78.6% | 76.0% | 2,308 | 88.5% | 76.9% | -1,089 | -9.9pp |
| Greek | 53 | 3.4% | 1.1% | 28 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +25 | +2.3pp |
| Mandarin | 48 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9 | 0.3% | 2.8% | +39 | +2.8pp |
| Not stated | 31 | 2.0% | 3.1% | 190 | 7.3% | 4.3% | -159 | -5.3pp |
| Punjabi | 20 | 1.3% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Arabic | 19 | 1.2% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Nepali | 16 | 1.0% | 1.8% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Hindi | 15 | 1.0% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Italian | 13 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 19 | 0.7% | 0.8% | -6 | +0.1pp |
| Polish | 10 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 8 | 0.3% | 0.6% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,551 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,607 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,056 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.