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 Vincent (C), accounting for 75% (27,361 people). This share was higher than Greater Perth (74%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 3,802 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Vincent (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Vincent (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Perth and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Vincent (C), with comparison markers for Greater Perth.
English
2021 count
27,361
% of total
75.0%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
27,361
75.0%
+5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,933
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,933
5.3%
-3.0pp
Italian
2021 count
1,080
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,080
3.0%
-1.2pp
Mandarin
2021 count
803
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
803
2.2%
+0.1pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
639
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
639
1.8%
+0.1pp
Cantonese
2021 count
418
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
418
1.1%
0.0pp
Spanish
2021 count
381
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
381
1.0%
0.0pp
Greek
2021 count
266
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
266
0.7%
-0.2pp
French
2021 count
257
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
257
0.7%
-0.1pp
Macedonian
2021 count
230
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
230
0.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+3,802
+5.0pp
Not stated
-855
-3.0pp
Italian
-335
-1.2pp
Mandarin
+79
+0.1pp
Vietnamese
+67
+0.1pp
Cantonese
+48
0.0pp
Spanish
+59
0.0pp
Greek
-38
-0.2pp
French
-23
-0.1pp
Macedonian
-31
-0.2pp
Data table
Language used at home for Vincent (C). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Perth.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | % | Greater Perth% | Count | pp | |
| English | 27,361 | 75.0% | 74.0% | 23,559 | 70.0% | 73.5% | +3,802 | +5.0pp |
| Not stated | 1,933 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 2,788 | 8.3% | 6.4% | -855 | -3.0pp |
| Italian | 1,080 | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1,415 | 4.2% | 1.4% | -335 | -1.2pp |
| Mandarin | 803 | 2.2% | 2.3% | 724 | 2.1% | 2.3% | +79 | +0.1pp |
| Vietnamese | 639 | 1.8% | 1.0% | 572 | 1.7% | 1.0% | +67 | +0.1pp |
| Cantonese | 418 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 370 | 1.1% | 1.0% | +48 | 0.0pp |
| Spanish | 381 | 1.0% | 0.6% | 322 | 1.0% | 0.5% | +59 | 0.0pp |
| Greek | 266 | 0.7% | 0.2% | 304 | 0.9% | 0.2% | -38 | -0.2pp |
| French | 257 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 280 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -23 | -0.1pp |
| Macedonian | 230 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 261 | 0.8% | 0.3% | -31 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 36,503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 33,679 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,824 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.