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 Warradale, accounting for 81.5% (4,751 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (76%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 4,731 people, while its share fell by 18.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Warradale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Warradale 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 Warradale, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
English
2021 count
4,751
% of total
81.5%
Change from 2016
-18.5pp
4,751
81.5%
-18.5pp
Mandarin
2021 count
194
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
194
3.3%
-
Not stated
2021 count
134
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
134
2.3%
-
Punjabi
2021 count
52
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
52
0.9%
-
Italian
2021 count
50
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
50
0.9%
-
Nepali
2021 count
49
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
49
0.8%
-
Hindi
2021 count
45
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
45
0.8%
-
Cantonese
2021 count
42
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
42
0.7%
-
Greek
2021 count
41
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
41
0.7%
-
Arabic
2021 count
39
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
39
0.7%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+4,731
-18.5pp
Data table
Language used at home for Warradale. 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 | 4,751 | 81.5% | 76.0% | 20 | 100.0% | 76.9% | +4,731 | -18.5pp |
| Mandarin | 194 | 3.3% | 3.1% | - | - | 2.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 134 | 2.3% | 3.1% | - | - | 4.3% | - | - |
| Punjabi | 52 | 0.9% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Italian | 50 | 0.9% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Nepali | 49 | 0.8% | 1.8% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Hindi | 45 | 0.8% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Cantonese | 42 | 0.7% | 0.9% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Greek | 41 | 0.7% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Arabic | 39 | 0.7% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Total | 5,827 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,807 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.