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 Fawkner (part), accounting for 35.1% (5,011 people). This share was lower than Moreland (C) (61%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 4,995 people, while its share fell by 49.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Fawkner (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Fawkner (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fawkner (part), with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
English
2021 count
5,011
% of total
35.1%
Change from 2016
-49.1pp
5,011
35.1%
-49.1pp
Urdu
2021 count
1,949
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-
1,949
13.7%
-
Italian
2021 count
1,438
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-
1,438
10.1%
-
Arabic
2021 count
1,253
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-
1,253
8.8%
-
Not stated
2021 count
960
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
960
6.7%
-9.1pp
Nepali
2021 count
469
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
469
3.3%
-
Greek
2021 count
435
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
435
3.0%
-
Bengali
2021 count
401
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
401
2.8%
-
Turkish
2021 count
339
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
339
2.4%
-
Pashto
2021 count
190
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
190
1.3%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+4,995
-49.1pp
Not stated
+957
-9.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Fawkner (part). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moreland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moreland (C)% | Count | % | Moreland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 5,011 | 35.1% | 61.0% | 16 | 84.2% | 56.0% | +4,995 | -49.1pp |
| Urdu | 1,949 | 13.7% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Italian | 1,438 | 10.1% | 5.8% | - | - | 7.9% | - | - |
| Arabic | 1,253 | 8.8% | 4.5% | - | - | 4.9% | - | - |
| Not stated | 960 | 6.7% | 4.5% | 3 | 15.8% | 5.8% | +957 | -9.1pp |
| Nepali | 469 | 3.3% | 2.2% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Greek | 435 | 3.0% | 4.0% | - | - | 4.6% | - | - |
| Bengali | 401 | 2.8% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Turkish | 339 | 2.4% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Pashto | 190 | 1.3% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 14,275 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14,256 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.