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 Queenscliffe (B), accounting for 89.9% (2,943 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (86.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 406 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Queenscliffe (B) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Queenscliffe (B) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queenscliffe (B), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
English
2021 count
2,943
% of total
89.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
2,943
89.9%
+0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
214
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
214
6.5%
-1.8pp
Italian
2021 count
23
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
23
0.7%
+0.5pp
Dutch
2021 count
14
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
14
0.4%
0.0pp
Greek
2021 count
12
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
12
0.4%
+0.3pp
German
2021 count
11
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
11
0.3%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+406
+0.9pp
Not stated
-22
-1.8pp
Italian
+17
+0.5pp
Dutch
+2
0.0pp
Greek
+9
+0.3pp
German
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Language used at home for Queenscliffe (B). 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 | 2,943 | 89.9% | 86.4% | 2,537 | 89.0% | 86.6% | +406 | +0.9pp |
| Not stated | 214 | 6.5% | 6.5% | 236 | 8.3% | 7.4% | -22 | -1.8pp |
| Italian | 23 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6 | 0.2% | 0.7% | +17 | +0.5pp |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.4% | 0.1% | 12 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Greek | 12 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.2% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| German | 11 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 11 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,275 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,852 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +423 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.