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 Glenroy (Vic.), accounting for 43.6% (10,364 people). This share was lower than Moreland (C) (61%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 10,128 people, while its share fell by 38.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Glenroy (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Glenroy (Vic.) 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 Glenroy (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
English
2021 count
10,364
% of total
43.6%
Change from 2016
-38.9pp
10,364
43.6%
-38.9pp
Arabic
2021 count
1,972
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-
1,972
8.3%
-
Nepali
2021 count
1,860
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-
1,860
7.8%
-
Not stated
2021 count
1,786
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,786
7.5%
-2.6pp
Italian
2021 count
1,073
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
1,073
4.5%
+3.1pp
Urdu
2021 count
903
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
903
3.8%
-
Turkish
2021 count
884
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-
884
3.7%
-
Greek
2021 count
446
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
446
1.9%
+0.2pp
Mandarin
2021 count
374
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
374
1.6%
-
Hindi
2021 count
296
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
296
1.2%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+10,128
-38.9pp
Not stated
+1,757
-2.6pp
Italian
+1,069
+3.1pp
Greek
+441
+0.2pp
Spanish
+172
-1.4pp
Polish
+90
-0.6pp
Inadequately described
+9
-0.9pp
Data table
Language used at home for Glenroy (Vic.). 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 | 10,364 | 43.6% | 61.0% | 236 | 82.5% | 56.0% | +10,128 | -38.9pp |
| Arabic | 1,972 | 8.3% | 4.5% | - | - | 4.9% | - | - |
| Nepali | 1,860 | 7.8% | 2.2% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Not stated | 1,786 | 7.5% | 4.5% | 29 | 10.1% | 5.8% | +1,757 | -2.6pp |
| Italian | 1,073 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 4 | 1.4% | 7.9% | +1,069 | +3.1pp |
| Urdu | 903 | 3.8% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Turkish | 884 | 3.7% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Greek | 446 | 1.9% | 4.0% | 5 | 1.7% | 4.6% | +441 | +0.2pp |
| Mandarin | 374 | 1.6% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Hindi | 296 | 1.2% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Total | 23,756 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 286 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23,470 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.