# Language — Melville

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

Area: Melville (Suburb / Locality)

A far smaller share of people speak a language other than English in Melville compared to the rest of the country. While 10.9% of residents use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. English remains the dominant language for the vast majority of the community.

English is the only language spoken at home by 85.9% of residents. While the 10.9% who speak another language is much higher than in most similar areas, this is still well below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 10.9% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 85.9%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12575/melville/topic/language