Cultural diversity
Religion
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 Briar Hill, accounting for 49.3% (1,583 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 356 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Briar Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Briar Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Briar Hill, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,583
% of total
49.3%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
1,583
49.3%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
772
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
772
24.0%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
222
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
222
6.9%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
137
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
137
4.3%
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
71
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
71
2.2%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
62
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
62
1.9%
+0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
61
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
61
1.9%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
44
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
44
1.4%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
35
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
35
1.1%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
28
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
28
0.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+356
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
-23
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-106
-3.5pp
Not stated
-124
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
-36
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
+0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+9
+0.2pp
Buddhism
-8
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-8
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+18
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Briar Hill. 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 | 1,583 | 49.3% | 43.0% | 1,227 | 39.0% | 34.6% | +356 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 772 | 24.0% | 24.5% | 795 | 25.3% | 27.0% | -23 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 222 | 6.9% | 6.6% | 328 | 10.4% | 8.9% | -106 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 137 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 261 | 8.3% | 7.7% | -124 | -4.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 71 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 107 | 3.4% | 2.8% | -36 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 62 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 39 | 1.2% | 2.0% | +23 | +0.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 61 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 52 | 1.7% | 3.4% | +9 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 44 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 52 | 1.7% | 1.7% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 35 | 1.1% | 1.3% | 43 | 1.4% | 1.7% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 28 | 0.9% | 1.8% | 10 | 0.3% | 1.4% | +18 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 3,212 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +69 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.