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 Angle Vale, accounting for 91.8% (3,717 people). This share was higher than Playford (C) (78.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 1,083 people and 1.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Angle Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Angle Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Playford (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Angle Vale, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
English
2021 count
3,717
% of total
91.8%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
3,717
91.8%
+1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
110
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
110
2.7%
-2.1pp
Italian
2021 count
51
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
51
1.3%
-1.3pp
Greek
2021 count
24
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
24
0.6%
+0.1pp
Shona
2021 count
11
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-
11
0.3%
-
French
2021 count
10
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.2%
-
Maltese
2021 count
10
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.2%
-
Persian (excluding Dari)
2021 count
10
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.2%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+1,083
+1.4pp
Not stated
-29
-2.1pp
Italian
-24
-1.3pp
Greek
+8
+0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Angle Vale. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Playford (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | % | Playford (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 3,717 | 91.8% | 78.9% | 2,634 | 90.4% | 80.9% | +1,083 | +1.4pp |
| Not stated | 110 | 2.7% | 5.9% | 139 | 4.8% | 6.7% | -29 | -2.1pp |
| Italian | 51 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 75 | 2.6% | 0.7% | -24 | -1.3pp |
| Greek | 24 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 16 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Shona | 11 | 0.3% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| French | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Maltese | 10 | 0.2% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Persian (excluding Dari) | 10 | 0.2% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 4,047 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,915 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,132 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.