3137, VIC · Postcode

Language in 3137, VIC

The languages spoken in homes across the area, beyond English.

Far fewer people in postcode 3137 use a language other than English at home compared to the rest of the state. Only 11.7% of residents speak another language, which is far below the Victorian figure of 27.6%.

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Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

While English is the only language spoken by 85% of people, those using other languages have risen by 5.1 percentage points since 2011. Those who speak little or no English make up 2.4% of the area, which is a little below the national figure.

11.7% ▲ +75.8%

Higher than 70% of postcode areas.

  • 2011: 6.7%
  • 2016: 9.0%
  • 2021: 11.7%

Share of people who use a language other than English at home.

2.4% ▲ +36.3%

Higher than 78% of postcode areas.

  • 2016: 1.8%
  • 2021: 2.4%

Share of people who use another language at home and speak English not well or not at all. No 2011 figure — that census only asked proficiency of overseas-born residents.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Language in 3137, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3137/3137-vic/topic/language