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 Peppermint Grove (S), accounting for 88% (1,377 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (74%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 11 people, while its share rose by 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Peppermint Grove (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Peppermint Grove (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Peppermint Grove (S), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
English
2021 count
1,377
% of total
88.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
1,377
88.0%
+2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
58
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
58
3.7%
-2.6pp
Mandarin
2021 count
33
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
33
2.1%
+0.6pp
Italian
2021 count
11
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
11
0.7%
-0.2pp
Greek
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
0.6%
+0.2pp
Spanish
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
10
0.6%
+0.4pp
Polish
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
10
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-11
+2.8pp
Not stated
-45
-2.6pp
Mandarin
+9
+0.6pp
Italian
-4
-0.2pp
Greek
+4
+0.2pp
Spanish
+6
+0.4pp
Polish
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Peppermint Grove (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,377 | 88.0% | 74.0% | 1,388 | 85.2% | 73.5% | -11 | +2.8pp |
| Not stated | 58 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 103 | 6.3% | 6.4% | -45 | -2.6pp |
| Mandarin | 33 | 2.1% | 2.3% | 24 | 1.5% | 2.3% | +9 | +0.6pp |
| Italian | 11 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 15 | 0.9% | 1.4% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Greek | 10 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 6 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Spanish | 10 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Polish | 10 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 8 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,564 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,630 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -66 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.