Cultural diversity
Language spoken at home
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.
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 Seaview Downs, accounting for 86.4% (2,357 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (76%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 83 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Seaview Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language spoken at home for Seaview Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seaview Downs, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
English
Not stated
Greek
Mandarin
Italian
Persian (excluding Dari)
Russian
Malayalam
Spanish
German
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+83
+1.0pp
Not stated
-27
-1.1pp
Greek
+5
+0.1pp
Mandarin
-12
-0.5pp
Italian
-2
-0.1pp
Persian (excluding Dari)
-2
-0.1pp
Russian
+5
+0.2pp
Malayalam
0
0.0pp
Spanish
+2
0.0pp
German
-7
-0.3pp
Data table
Language spoken at home for Seaview Downs. 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 | 2,357 | 86.4% | 76.0% | 2,274 | 85.4% | 76.9% | +83 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 49 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 76 | 2.9% | 4.3% | -27 | -1.1pp |
| Greek | 33 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 28 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Mandarin | 31 | 1.1% | 3.1% | 43 | 1.6% | 2.8% | -12 | -0.5pp |
| Italian | 21 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 23 | 0.9% | 0.8% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Persian (excluding Dari) | 21 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 23 | 0.9% | 0.6% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Russian | 18 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 13 | 0.5% | 0.2% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Malayalam | 15 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 15 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Spanish | 14 | 0.5% | 0.6% | 12 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| German | 13 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 20 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 2,727 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +65 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.