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 Unincorporated Vic, accounting for 65.1% (609 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (86.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 71 people and 2.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Unincorporated Vic - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Unincorporated Vic 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 Unincorporated Vic, with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
English
2021 count
609
% of total
65.1%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
609
65.1%
+2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
241
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
241
25.7%
-0.9pp
Mandarin
2021 count
37
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
37
4.0%
-0.5pp
Spanish
2021 count
16
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
16
1.7%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+71
+2.9pp
Not stated
+11
-0.9pp
Mandarin
-2
-0.5pp
Spanish
+12
+1.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Unincorporated Vic. 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 | 609 | 65.1% | 86.4% | 538 | 62.2% | 86.6% | +71 | +2.9pp |
| Not stated | 241 | 25.7% | 6.5% | 230 | 26.6% | 7.4% | +11 | -0.9pp |
| Mandarin | 37 | 4.0% | 0.6% | 39 | 4.5% | 0.5% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Spanish | 16 | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4 | 0.5% | 0.1% | +12 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 936 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 865 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +71 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.