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 Greensborough (part), accounting for 43.7% (9,210 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,964 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Greensborough (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Greensborough (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greensborough (part), with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
9,210
% of total
43.7%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
9,210
43.7%
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,573
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
5,573
26.5%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,496
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
1,496
7.1%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
759
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
759
3.6%
-3.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
645
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
645
3.1%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
508
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
508
2.4%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
431
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
431
2.0%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
311
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
311
1.5%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
300
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
300
1.4%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
257
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
257
1.2%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,964
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
-385
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-426
-2.1pp
Not stated
-631
-3.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+17
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+39
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-166
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-91
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+41
+0.2pp
Baptist
-53
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Greensborough (part). 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 | 9,210 | 43.7% | 43.0% | 7,246 | 34.8% | 34.6% | +1,964 | +8.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 5,573 | 26.5% | 24.5% | 5,958 | 28.6% | 27.0% | -385 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,496 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 1,922 | 9.2% | 8.9% | -426 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 759 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 1,390 | 6.7% | 7.7% | -631 | -3.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 645 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 628 | 3.0% | 3.4% | +17 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 508 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 469 | 2.3% | 2.0% | +39 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 431 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 597 | 2.9% | 2.8% | -166 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 311 | 1.5% | 1.3% | 402 | 1.9% | 1.7% | -91 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 300 | 1.4% | 1.9% | 259 | 1.2% | 1.7% | +41 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 257 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 310 | 1.5% | 1.2% | -53 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 21,054 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,815 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +239 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.