We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone feels a sense of connection and belonging.
That’s why we’re updating our Multicultural Action Plan. This plan guides Council’s work to celebrate our multiculturalism and enable people from all backgrounds to participate in community life.
We want to hear from all members of the community to help us ensure everyone feels welcome in Boroondara and can participate in Council services, programs, activities and community life.
You told us in the development of the Boroondara Community Plan (BCP) 2021-31 that a sense of belonging and connection to community is important to you. You can read more about this on our Boroondara Community Plan 2021-2031 page.
You can share your feedback with us through a short survey on our Multicultural Action Plan page on the Engage Boroondara website. You can complete the survey in your chosen language or use a telephone interpreter by calling (03) 9278 4002. Feedback closes on Sunday 7 May.
At home in multicultural Boroondara
According to Census 2021 data for Boroondara:
- 32.6% of households use a language other than English. Of the more than 120 languages spoken, Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek, Italian and Vietnamese are the most common.
- 32.5% of residents were born overseas, with more than 150 countries named as place of birth.
- 43.6% of Boroondara residents had both parents born overseas, compared with 41.3% of Victorians, and 36.7% of Australians.