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 Clarence Gardens, accounting for 80.6% (1,915 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (82.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 52 people, while its share fell by 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Clarence Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Clarence Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarence Gardens, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
English
2021 count
1,915
% of total
80.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,915
80.6%
-1.0pp
Mandarin
2021 count
97
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
97
4.1%
+0.9pp
Greek
2021 count
68
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
68
2.9%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
43
1.8%
0.0pp
Nepali
2021 count
32
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
32
1.3%
+0.6pp
Cantonese
2021 count
29
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
29
1.2%
+0.1pp
Italian
2021 count
26
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
26
1.1%
-0.1pp
Arabic
2021 count
18
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
18
0.8%
+0.4pp
Hindi
2021 count
17
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
17
0.7%
+0.4pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
15
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
15
0.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+52
-1.0pp
Mandarin
+23
+0.9pp
Greek
+4
+0.1pp
Not stated
+1
0.0pp
Nepali
+17
+0.6pp
Cantonese
+3
+0.1pp
Italian
-1
-0.1pp
Arabic
+8
+0.4pp
Hindi
+11
+0.4pp
Vietnamese
+8
+0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Clarence Gardens. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,915 | 80.6% | 82.5% | 1,863 | 81.6% | 81.7% | +52 | -1.0pp |
| Mandarin | 97 | 4.1% | 2.5% | 74 | 3.2% | 2.3% | +23 | +0.9pp |
| Greek | 68 | 2.9% | 1.9% | 64 | 2.8% | 2.2% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 1.8% | 2.4% | 42 | 1.8% | 3.6% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Nepali | 32 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 15 | 0.7% | 0.2% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| Cantonese | 29 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 26 | 1.1% | 0.6% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Italian | 26 | 1.1% | 0.7% | 27 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Arabic | 18 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 10 | 0.4% | 0.6% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Hindi | 17 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Vietnamese | 15 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 7 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +8 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,376 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +94 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.