# Language — Stretton

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

Area: Stretton (Suburb / Locality)

A staggering 63% of people in Stretton speak a language other than English at home, making it one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the region. This high level of diversity means that for many residents, navigating daily life involves using multiple languages to communicate.

English is the primary language for only 34.6% of residents, while 24.5% speak Mandarin and 9.9% speak Cantonese. Because so many people use other languages, the proportion of residents who speak little or no English is far above the national figure, sitting at 13.1%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 63.0% | +11.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 13.1% | +5.9% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 34.6%, Mandarin 24.5%, Cantonese 9.9%, Vietnamese 3.0%, Hindi 2.5%, Arabic 2.1%, Punjabi 2.0%, Greek 1.0%, Tagalog 0.5%, Italian 0.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL32681/stretton/topic/language