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3786, VIC · Postcode

Language in 3786, VIC

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

Far fewer people speak a language other than English in postcode 3786 compared to the rest of the state. Only 6.2% of residents use another language at home, which is much lower than the Victorian average of 27.6%. This makes the area predominantly English-speaking.

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📍 3786, VIC, Postcode

Languages at home

English and the largest community languages.

English is the primary language for 89.6% of people, with Mandarin and Italian being the most common other options. While the share of people using other languages rose 2.5 points since 2011, the proportion who speak little or no English remains very low at 0.7%.

People using another language at home

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6.2% ▲ +69.2%

Higher than 55% 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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0.7% ▲ +232.0%

Higher than 56% 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 3786, VIC, English only is the majority at 97%; Mandarin is next at 1%.

English only 89.6% Mandarin 0.9% Italian 0.7% Greek 0.6% Cantonese 0.3%

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 3786, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3786/3786-vic/topic/language