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 Wollert, accounting for 31.1% (7,583 people). This share was lower than Whittlesea (C) (50.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which increased by 4,532 people, while its share fell by 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Wollert - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Wollert in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wollert, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
English
2021 count
7,583
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
7,583
31.1%
-2.6pp
Punjabi
2021 count
3,558
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
3,558
14.6%
+2.2pp
Arabic
2021 count
1,953
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
1,953
8.0%
+2.2pp
Hindi
2021 count
1,145
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,145
4.7%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,116
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
1,116
4.6%
-2.2pp
Macedonian
2021 count
875
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
875
3.6%
-0.8pp
Urdu
2021 count
727
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
727
3.0%
+1.2pp
Malayalam
2021 count
563
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
563
2.3%
+0.3pp
Nepali
2021 count
492
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
492
2.0%
+1.2pp
Italian
2021 count
481
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
481
2.0%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
+4,532
-2.6pp
Punjabi
+2,434
+2.2pp
Arabic
+1,430
+2.2pp
Hindi
+731
+0.1pp
Not stated
+504
-2.2pp
Macedonian
+481
-0.8pp
Urdu
+568
+1.2pp
Malayalam
+385
+0.3pp
Nepali
+417
+1.2pp
Italian
+152
-1.6pp
Data table
Language used at home for Wollert. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whittlesea (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Whittlesea (C)% | Count | % | Whittlesea (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 7,583 | 31.1% | 50.2% | 3,051 | 33.7% | 51.1% | +4,532 | -2.6pp |
| Punjabi | 3,558 | 14.6% | 4.3% | 1,124 | 12.4% | 3.2% | +2,434 | +2.2pp |
| Arabic | 1,953 | 8.0% | 5.2% | 523 | 5.8% | 5.0% | +1,430 | +2.2pp |
| Hindi | 1,145 | 4.7% | 2.0% | 414 | 4.6% | 1.8% | +731 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 1,116 | 4.6% | 4.7% | 612 | 6.8% | 4.8% | +504 | -2.2pp |
| Macedonian | 875 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 394 | 4.4% | 5.1% | +481 | -0.8pp |
| Urdu | 727 | 3.0% | 1.0% | 159 | 1.8% | 0.6% | +568 | +1.2pp |
| Malayalam | 563 | 2.3% | 1.2% | 178 | 2.0% | 0.8% | +385 | +0.3pp |
| Nepali | 492 | 2.0% | 1.0% | 75 | 0.8% | 0.3% | +417 | +1.2pp |
| Italian | 481 | 2.0% | 3.6% | 329 | 3.6% | 5.0% | +152 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 24,401 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,056 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15,345 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.