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 Mariginiup, accounting for 84.7% (738 people). This share was higher than Wanneroo (C) (74.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 46 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Mariginiup - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Mariginiup in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wanneroo (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mariginiup, with comparison markers for Wanneroo (C).
English
2021 count
738
% of total
84.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
738
84.7%
+1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
57
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
57
6.5%
+0.6pp
Vietnamese
2021 count
16
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
16
1.8%
-0.4pp
Italian
2021 count
15
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
15
1.7%
-0.1pp
German
2021 count
14
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
14
1.6%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+46
+1.9pp
Not stated
+8
+0.6pp
Vietnamese
-2
-0.4pp
Italian
0
-0.1pp
German
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Mariginiup. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wanneroo (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | % | Wanneroo (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 738 | 84.7% | 74.8% | 692 | 82.8% | 74.0% | +46 | +1.9pp |
| Not stated | 57 | 6.5% | 4.6% | 49 | 5.9% | 5.7% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Vietnamese | 16 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 18 | 2.2% | 2.7% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Italian | 15 | 1.7% | 0.7% | 15 | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| German | 14 | 1.6% | 0.3% | 16 | 1.9% | 0.3% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 871 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 836 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.