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 Elizabeth Grove, accounting for 68.6% (1,729 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (78.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Nepali, which increased by 46 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Elizabeth Grove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Elizabeth Grove 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 Elizabeth Grove, with comparison markers for Playford (C).
English
2021 count
1,729
% of total
68.6%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,729
68.6%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
262
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
262
10.4%
-0.2pp
Nepali
2021 count
121
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
121
4.8%
+1.7pp
Hazaraghi
2021 count
47
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
47
1.9%
+0.2pp
Arabic
2021 count
33
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
33
1.3%
-2.0pp
Kirundi (Rundi)
2021 count
33
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
33
1.3%
-0.2pp
Swahili
2021 count
32
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
32
1.3%
+0.9pp
Dari
2021 count
28
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
28
1.1%
+0.2pp
Chin Haka
2021 count
26
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
26
1.0%
+0.5pp
Persian (excluding Dari)
2021 count
23
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
23
0.9%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-13
-3.4pp
Not stated
+6
-0.2pp
Nepali
+46
+1.7pp
Hazaraghi
+7
+0.2pp
Arabic
-46
-2.0pp
Kirundi (Rundi)
-3
-0.2pp
Swahili
+22
+0.9pp
Dari
+7
+0.2pp
Chin Haka
+15
+0.5pp
Persian (excluding Dari)
+14
+0.5pp
Data table
Language used at home for Elizabeth Grove. 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 | 1,729 | 68.6% | 78.9% | 1,742 | 72.0% | 80.9% | -13 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 262 | 10.4% | 5.9% | 256 | 10.6% | 6.7% | +6 | -0.2pp |
| Nepali | 121 | 4.8% | 1.4% | 75 | 3.1% | 0.7% | +46 | +1.7pp |
| Hazaraghi | 47 | 1.9% | 1.2% | 40 | 1.7% | 0.6% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Arabic | 33 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 79 | 3.3% | 0.5% | -46 | -2.0pp |
| Kirundi (Rundi) | 33 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 36 | 1.5% | 0.6% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Swahili | 32 | 1.3% | 0.8% | 10 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +22 | +0.9pp |
| Dari | 28 | 1.1% | 0.4% | 21 | 0.9% | 0.5% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Chin Haka | 26 | 1.0% | 0.3% | 11 | 0.5% | 0.1% | +15 | +0.5pp |
| Persian (excluding Dari) | 23 | 0.9% | 0.3% | 9 | 0.4% | 0.1% | +14 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 2,522 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +103 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.