Multicultural Communities

Cultural Diversity in Banyule

Banyule is proud of its cultural diversity and with over fifty different cultures Banyule's community is culturally diverse and is always changing. According to the 2011 census 22% of Banyule residents were born overseas while almost 20% of residents spoke a language other than English at home. For those not born in Australia, the largest emerging groups came from the following countries (comparing the 2006 and 2011 census):

China (+951)
New Zealand (+203)

India (+904)
Malaysia (+182)

The number of people that speak a language other than English at home has increased by over 3,000 since 2006. The most common languages spoken at home other than English are Italian, Greek, Mandarin, Cantonese and Arabic.

For more detailed information about the makeup of the Banyule community please view the 'Community Profile' on the Facts and Statistics page or contact the Community and Social Planning team.

About This Section

In this section you will find information about emerging cultural groups, Council projects and initiatives, cultural events and links to helpful services and resources. We have provided a selection of information about past and current projects, links to other services and resources and information on cultural events under the headings below.

We are aiming to constantly improve our website and ensure the information provided is meeting the community’s needs. If you have suggestions for improvement please contact the Community and Social Planning team on 9490 4222.