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 409 people, while its share fell by 1.4 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
-1.4pp
4,751
81.5%
-1.4pp
Mandarin
2021 count
194
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
194
3.3%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
134
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
134
2.3%
-2.3pp
Punjabi
2021 count
52
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
52
0.9%
+0.4pp
Italian
2021 count
50
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
50
0.9%
0.0pp
Nepali
2021 count
49
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
49
0.8%
+0.6pp
Hindi
2021 count
45
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
45
0.8%
+0.1pp
Cantonese
2021 count
42
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
42
0.7%
+0.2pp
Greek
2021 count
41
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
41
0.7%
+0.3pp
Arabic
2021 count
39
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
39
0.7%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+409
-1.4pp
Mandarin
+18
-0.1pp
Not stated
-106
-2.3pp
Punjabi
+27
+0.4pp
Italian
+3
0.0pp
Nepali
+40
+0.6pp
Hindi
+8
+0.1pp
Cantonese
+18
+0.2pp
Greek
+18
+0.3pp
Arabic
+12
+0.2pp
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% | 4,342 | 82.9% | 76.9% | +409 | -1.4pp |
| Mandarin | 194 | 3.3% | 3.1% | 176 | 3.4% | 2.8% | +18 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 134 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 240 | 4.6% | 4.3% | -106 | -2.3pp |
| Punjabi | 52 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 25 | 0.5% | 0.7% | +27 | +0.4pp |
| Italian | 50 | 0.9% | 0.7% | 47 | 0.9% | 0.8% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Nepali | 49 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 9 | 0.2% | 0.5% | +40 | +0.6pp |
| Hindi | 45 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 37 | 0.7% | 0.7% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Cantonese | 42 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 24 | 0.5% | 0.9% | +18 | +0.2pp |
| Greek | 41 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 23 | 0.4% | 1.3% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Arabic | 39 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 27 | 0.5% | 1.4% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 5,827 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,237 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +590 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.