Cultural diversity
Language spoken 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 Strathmore Heights, accounting for 76.8% (815 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (68%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 47 people, while its share fell by 0.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Strathmore Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language spoken at home for Strathmore Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Strathmore Heights, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
English
Not stated
Greek
Turkish
Italian
Arabic
Spanish
Sinhalese
Hindi
Vietnamese
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+47
-0.2pp
Not stated
-8
-1.0pp
Greek
-13
-1.5pp
Turkish
+12
+1.1pp
Italian
-9
-1.0pp
Arabic
-3
-0.4pp
Spanish
+6
+0.5pp
Sinhalese
-2
-0.3pp
Vietnamese
+8
+0.7pp
Data table
Language spoken at home for Strathmore Heights. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moonee Valley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 815 | 76.8% | 68.0% | 768 | 77.0% | 64.5% | +47 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 3.2% | 3.9% | 42 | 4.2% | 5.8% | -8 | -1.0pp |
| Greek | 31 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 44 | 4.4% | 3.1% | -13 | -1.5pp |
| Turkish | 25 | 2.4% | 0.7% | 13 | 1.3% | 0.5% | +12 | +1.1pp |
| Italian | 23 | 2.2% | 5.5% | 32 | 3.2% | 6.8% | -9 | -1.0pp |
| Arabic | 16 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 19 | 1.9% | 1.5% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Spanish | 12 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 6 | 0.6% | 1.0% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Sinhalese | 12 | 1.1% | 0.3% | 14 | 1.4% | 0.3% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Hindi | 11 | 1.0% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Vietnamese | 11 | 1.0% | 2.4% | 3 | 0.3% | 2.3% | +8 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 1,061 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 998 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +63 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.