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 Strathmore (Vic.), accounting for 76.1% (6,835 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (68%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 6,554 people, while its share fell by 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Strathmore (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Strathmore (Vic.) 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 (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
English
2021 count
6,835
% of total
76.1%
Change from 2016
-14.3pp
6,835
76.1%
-14.3pp
Italian
2021 count
357
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-
357
4.0%
-
Not stated
2021 count
230
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
230
2.6%
-3.5pp
Greek
2021 count
221
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
221
2.5%
+1.2pp
Turkish
2021 count
214
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
214
2.4%
-
Mandarin
2021 count
130
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
130
1.4%
-
Arabic
2021 count
112
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
112
1.2%
-
Vietnamese
2021 count
98
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
98
1.1%
-
Cantonese
2021 count
49
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-
49
0.5%
-
Hindi
2021 count
48
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-
48
0.5%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+6,554
-14.3pp
Not stated
+211
-3.5pp
Greek
+217
+1.2pp
German
+12
-1.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Strathmore (Vic.). 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 | 6,835 | 76.1% | 68.0% | 281 | 90.4% | 64.5% | +6,554 | -14.3pp |
| Italian | 357 | 4.0% | 5.5% | - | - | 6.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 230 | 2.6% | 3.9% | 19 | 6.1% | 5.8% | +211 | -3.5pp |
| Greek | 221 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 4 | 1.3% | 3.1% | +217 | +1.2pp |
| Turkish | 214 | 2.4% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Mandarin | 130 | 1.4% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Arabic | 112 | 1.2% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Vietnamese | 98 | 1.1% | 2.4% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Cantonese | 49 | 0.5% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Hindi | 48 | 0.5% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Total | 8,979 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,668 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.