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 Wayville, accounting for 74.7% (1,442 people). This share was lower than Unley (C) (78.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 1,118 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Wayville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Wayville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Unley (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wayville, with comparison markers for Unley (C).
English
2021 count
1,442
% of total
74.7%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
1,442
74.7%
-7.6pp
Mandarin
2021 count
63
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
63
3.3%
+2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
60
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
60
3.1%
-2.3pp
Greek
2021 count
45
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
45
2.3%
+1.0pp
Hindi
2021 count
35
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
35
1.8%
+1.7pp
Spanish
2021 count
32
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
32
1.7%
+1.5pp
Italian
2021 count
18
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
18
0.9%
-1.1pp
Nepali
2021 count
16
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
16
0.8%
-
Urdu
2021 count
15
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
15
0.8%
+0.4pp
Filipino
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
13
0.7%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-1,118
-7.6pp
Mandarin
+46
+2.8pp
Not stated
-108
-2.3pp
Greek
+4
+1.0pp
Hindi
+32
+1.7pp
Spanish
+25
+1.5pp
Italian
-45
-1.1pp
Urdu
+3
+0.4pp
Filipino
+4
+0.4pp
Arabic
+1
+0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Wayville. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Unley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Unley (C)% | Count | % | Unley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 1,442 | 74.7% | 78.2% | 2,560 | 82.3% | 76.1% | -1,118 | -7.6pp |
| Mandarin | 63 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 17 | 0.5% | 3.6% | +46 | +2.8pp |
| Not stated | 60 | 3.1% | 2.4% | 168 | 5.4% | 4.6% | -108 | -2.3pp |
| Greek | 45 | 2.3% | 3.3% | 41 | 1.3% | 3.5% | +4 | +1.0pp |
| Hindi | 35 | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% | +32 | +1.7pp |
| Spanish | 32 | 1.7% | 0.6% | 7 | 0.2% | 0.5% | +25 | +1.5pp |
| Italian | 18 | 0.9% | 1.5% | 63 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -45 | -1.1pp |
| Nepali | 16 | 0.8% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Urdu | 15 | 0.8% | 0.3% | 12 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Filipino | 13 | 0.7% | 0.1% | 9 | 0.3% | 0.1% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,930 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,181 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.