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 Vale (part), accounting for 61.3% (2,649 people). This share was lower than Playford (C) (78.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 2,606 people, while its share fell by 23 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Elizabeth Vale (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Elizabeth Vale (part) 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 Vale (part), with comparison markers for Playford (C).
English
2021 count
2,649
% of total
61.3%
Change from 2016
-23.0pp
2,649
61.3%
-23.0pp
Nepali
2021 count
584
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-
584
13.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
333
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
333
7.7%
-8.0pp
Hazaraghi
2021 count
76
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
76
1.8%
-
Chin Haka
2021 count
64
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
64
1.5%
-
Swahili
2021 count
62
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
62
1.4%
-
Arabic
2021 count
53
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
53
1.2%
-
Persian (excluding Dari)
2021 count
36
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
36
0.8%
-
Burmese
2021 count
32
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
32
0.7%
-
Burmese and Related Languages, nec
2021 count
30
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
30
0.7%
-
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+2,606
-23.0pp
Not stated
+325
-8.0pp
Data table
Language used at home for Elizabeth Vale (part). 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 | 2,649 | 61.3% | 78.9% | 43 | 84.3% | 80.9% | +2,606 | -23.0pp |
| Nepali | 584 | 13.5% | 1.4% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Not stated | 333 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 8 | 15.7% | 6.7% | +325 | -8.0pp |
| Hazaraghi | 76 | 1.8% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Chin Haka | 64 | 1.5% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Swahili | 62 | 1.4% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Arabic | 53 | 1.2% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Persian (excluding Dari) | 36 | 0.8% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Burmese | 32 | 0.7% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Burmese and Related Languages, nec | 30 | 0.7% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Total | 4,324 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,273 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.