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 Travancore, accounting for 57.8% (1,208 people). This share was lower than Moonee Valley (C) (68%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Mandarin, which decreased by 252 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Travancore - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Travancore 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 Travancore, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
English
2021 count
1,208
% of total
57.8%
Change from 2016
+16.0pp
1,208
57.8%
+16.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
125
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
125
6.0%
-1.9pp
Mandarin
2021 count
95
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
95
4.5%
-9.6pp
Hindi
2021 count
56
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
56
2.7%
+0.1pp
Cantonese
2021 count
55
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
55
2.6%
-1.5pp
Italian
2021 count
37
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
37
1.8%
0.0pp
Spanish
2021 count
34
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
34
1.6%
+0.1pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
34
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
34
1.6%
-0.2pp
Persian (excluding Dari)
2021 count
30
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
30
1.4%
-0.8pp
Indonesian
2021 count
29
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
29
1.4%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+179
+16.0pp
Not stated
-69
-1.9pp
Mandarin
-252
-9.6pp
Hindi
-7
+0.1pp
Cantonese
-45
-1.5pp
Italian
-8
0.0pp
Spanish
-3
+0.1pp
Vietnamese
-10
-0.2pp
Persian (excluding Dari)
-25
-0.8pp
Indonesian
-11
-0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Travancore. 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 | 1,208 | 57.8% | 68.0% | 1,029 | 41.8% | 64.5% | +179 | +16.0pp |
| Not stated | 125 | 6.0% | 3.9% | 194 | 7.9% | 5.8% | -69 | -1.9pp |
| Mandarin | 95 | 4.5% | 1.7% | 347 | 14.1% | 1.8% | -252 | -9.6pp |
| Hindi | 56 | 2.7% | 0.7% | 63 | 2.6% | 0.8% | -7 | +0.1pp |
| Cantonese | 55 | 2.6% | 1.5% | 100 | 4.1% | 1.6% | -45 | -1.5pp |
| Italian | 37 | 1.8% | 5.5% | 45 | 1.8% | 6.8% | -8 | 0.0pp |
| Spanish | 34 | 1.6% | 1.2% | 37 | 1.5% | 1.0% | -3 | +0.1pp |
| Vietnamese | 34 | 1.6% | 2.4% | 44 | 1.8% | 2.3% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Persian (excluding Dari) | 30 | 1.4% | 0.3% | 55 | 2.2% | 0.4% | -25 | -0.8pp |
| Indonesian | 29 | 1.4% | 0.2% | 40 | 1.6% | 0.2% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,091 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,461 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -370 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.