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 Hoppers Crossing, accounting for 56.5% (20,998 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (44%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 2,409 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Hoppers Crossing - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Hoppers Crossing in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hoppers Crossing, with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
English
2021 count
20,998
% of total
56.5%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
20,998
56.5%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,194
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
2,194
5.9%
+0.5pp
Arabic
2021 count
1,205
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,205
3.2%
+0.6pp
Punjabi
2021 count
1,012
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,012
2.7%
+0.7pp
Mandarin
2021 count
853
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
853
2.3%
+0.6pp
Hindi
2021 count
793
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
793
2.1%
+0.5pp
Italian
2021 count
545
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
545
1.5%
-0.4pp
Urdu
2021 count
537
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
537
1.4%
+0.3pp
Telugu
2021 count
446
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
446
1.2%
+0.6pp
Karen
2021 count
444
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
444
1.2%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-2,409
-4.0pp
Not stated
+121
+0.5pp
Arabic
+192
+0.6pp
Punjabi
+232
+0.7pp
Mandarin
+211
+0.6pp
Hindi
+155
+0.5pp
Italian
-186
-0.4pp
Urdu
+98
+0.3pp
Telugu
+210
+0.6pp
Karen
-135
-0.3pp
Data table
Language used at home for Hoppers Crossing. Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wyndham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| English | 20,998 | 56.5% | 44.0% | 23,407 | 60.5% | 53.1% | -2,409 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 2,194 | 5.9% | 6.2% | 2,073 | 5.4% | 5.8% | +121 | +0.5pp |
| Arabic | 1,205 | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1,013 | 2.6% | 1.9% | +192 | +0.6pp |
| Punjabi | 1,012 | 2.7% | 7.1% | 780 | 2.0% | 3.6% | +232 | +0.7pp |
| Mandarin | 853 | 2.3% | 3.6% | 642 | 1.7% | 3.4% | +211 | +0.6pp |
| Hindi | 793 | 2.1% | 4.8% | 638 | 1.6% | 3.5% | +155 | +0.5pp |
| Italian | 545 | 1.5% | 0.8% | 731 | 1.9% | 1.4% | -186 | -0.4pp |
| Urdu | 537 | 1.4% | 2.9% | 439 | 1.1% | 1.7% | +98 | +0.3pp |
| Telugu | 446 | 1.2% | 2.5% | 236 | 0.6% | 1.3% | +210 | +0.6pp |
| Karen | 444 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 579 | 1.5% | 1.1% | -135 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 37,196 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38,710 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,514 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.