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 Yarriambiack (S), accounting for 89.8% (5,879 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (86.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in English, which decreased by 68 people, while its share rose by 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Language used at home - Ranked by size
Yarriambiack (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises language used at home for Yarriambiack (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Language used at home - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yarriambiack (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
English
2021 count
5,879
% of total
89.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
5,879
89.8%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
486
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
486
7.4%
-1.1pp
Malayalam
2021 count
23
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
23
0.4%
+0.1pp
Spanish
2021 count
18
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
18
0.3%
+0.1pp
Burmese
2021 count
13
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-
13
0.2%
-
Greek
2021 count
11
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
11
0.2%
0.0pp
Nepali
2021 count
10
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
10
0.2%
+0.1pp
Punjabi
2021 count
10
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
10
0.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Language used at home - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
English
-68
+0.7pp
Not stated
-81
-1.1pp
Malayalam
+3
+0.1pp
Spanish
+6
+0.1pp
Greek
-1
0.0pp
Nepali
+6
+0.1pp
Punjabi
-3
0.0pp
Data table
Language used at home for Yarriambiack (S). Language used at home - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| English | 5,879 | 89.8% | 86.4% | 5,947 | 89.1% | 86.6% | -68 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 486 | 7.4% | 6.5% | 567 | 8.5% | 7.4% | -81 | -1.1pp |
| Malayalam | 23 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 20 | 0.3% | 0.1% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Spanish | 18 | 0.3% | 0.2% | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Burmese | 13 | 0.2% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Greek | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 12 | 0.2% | 0.2% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Nepali | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% | 4 | 0.1% | 0.0% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Punjabi | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,544 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,675 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -131 | 0.0pp |
Excludes languages spoken at home by fewer than 10 people.