Cultural diversity
Religion
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.), accounting for 43.6% (865 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 220 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.), with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Not stated
Greek Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Buddhism
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+220
+7.8pp
Western Catholic
-11
-2.3pp
Islam
+52
+1.8pp
Not stated
-47
-3.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+29
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-40
-2.6pp
Hinduism
+18
+0.7pp
Buddhism
+14
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-5
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Banyule (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 865 | 43.6% | 43.0% | 645 | 35.8% | 34.6% | +220 | +7.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 326 | 16.4% | 24.5% | 337 | 18.7% | 27.0% | -11 | -2.3pp |
| Islam | 210 | 10.6% | 2.4% | 158 | 8.8% | 2.2% | +52 | +1.8pp |
| Not stated | 118 | 6.0% | 4.5% | 165 | 9.1% | 7.7% | -47 | -3.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 97 | 4.9% | 3.5% | 68 | 3.8% | 3.4% | +29 | +1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 81 | 4.1% | 6.6% | 121 | 6.7% | 8.9% | -40 | -2.6pp |
| Hinduism | 69 | 3.5% | 1.8% | 51 | 2.8% | 1.4% | +18 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 37 | 1.9% | 1.9% | 23 | 1.3% | 1.7% | +14 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 31 | 1.6% | 2.2% | 36 | 2.0% | 2.8% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 27 | 1.5% | 2.0% | +1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,982 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,804 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +178 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.