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 Moyne (S), accounting for 91.6% (15,903 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (86.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 1,009 people and 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Moyne (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Moyne (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moyne (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
English
2021 count
15,903
% of total
91.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
15,903
91.6%
+1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,092
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,092
6.3%
-1.3pp
Filipino
2021 count
39
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
39
0.2%
0.0pp
Tagalog
2021 count
36
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
36
0.2%
0.0pp
Dutch
2021 count
26
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
0.1%
0.0pp
German
2021 count
25
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
25
0.1%
-0.1pp
Spanish
2021 count
25
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
25
0.1%
+0.1pp
Mandarin
2021 count
23
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
0.1%
-0.1pp
Afrikaans
2021 count
19
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
19
0.1%
0.0pp
French
2021 count
16
% of total
0.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
16
0.1%
-0.1pp
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+1,009
+1.2pp
Not stated
-155
-1.3pp
Filipino
+12
0.0pp
Tagalog
+7
0.0pp
Dutch
+3
0.0pp
German
-6
-0.1pp
Spanish
+22
+0.1pp
Mandarin
-15
-0.1pp
Afrikaans
+2
0.0pp
French
-14
-0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Moyne (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| English | 15,903 | 91.6% | 86.4% | 14,894 | 90.4% | 86.6% | +1,009 | +1.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,092 | 6.3% | 6.5% | 1,247 | 7.6% | 7.4% | -155 | -1.3pp |
| Filipino | 39 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% | +12 | 0.0pp |
| Tagalog | 36 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 29 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +7 | 0.0pp |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 23 | 0.1% | 0.2% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| German | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 31 | 0.2% | 0.2% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Spanish | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% | +22 | +0.1pp |
| Mandarin | 23 | 0.1% | 0.6% | 38 | 0.2% | 0.5% | -15 | -0.1pp |
| Afrikaans | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| French | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% | -14 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 17,352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,481 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +871 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.