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3428, VIC · Postcode

Language in 3428, VIC

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

A steady linguistic mix has defined postcode 3428, with the share of people using a language other than English remaining stable at 24.6% since 2011. This proportion is much higher than in most similar areas, though it sits slightly above the national figure.

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📍 3428, VIC, Postcode

Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

Nearly a quarter of the population uses a language other than English at home, with Italian, Arabic, Mandarin and Greek being the most common. While 2.8% of residents speak little or no English, this figure is much higher than in most similar areas.

People using another language at home

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24.6% ▲ +2.0%

Higher than 84% of postcode areas.

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

People who speak little or no English

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2.8% ▲ +37.1%

Higher than 81% of postcode areas.

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.

Language used at home

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In 3428, VIC, English only is the majority at 84%; Italian is next at 5%.

English only 69.2% Italian 4.5% Arabic 3.1% Mandarin 2.8% Greek 2.4%

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 3428, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3428/3428-vic/topic/language