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 Heidelberg Heights, accounting for 40.9% (2,751 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 727 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Heidelberg Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Heidelberg Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Heidelberg Heights, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,751
% of total
40.9%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
2,751
40.9%
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,378
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
1,378
20.5%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
492
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
492
7.3%
-3.1pp
Islam
2021 count
467
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
467
6.9%
+0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
304
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
304
4.5%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
297
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
297
4.4%
-2.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
192
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
192
2.9%
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
182
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
182
2.7%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
128
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
128
1.9%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
96
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
96
1.4%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+727
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
+4
-2.1pp
Not stated
-143
-3.1pp
Islam
+88
+0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+32
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-128
-2.6pp
Buddhism
+46
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+51
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+13
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-20
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Heidelberg Heights. 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 | 2,751 | 40.9% | 43.0% | 2,024 | 33.3% | 34.6% | +727 | +7.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,378 | 20.5% | 24.5% | 1,374 | 22.6% | 27.0% | +4 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 492 | 7.3% | 4.5% | 635 | 10.4% | 7.7% | -143 | -3.1pp |
| Islam | 467 | 6.9% | 2.4% | 379 | 6.2% | 2.2% | +88 | +0.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 304 | 4.5% | 3.5% | 272 | 4.5% | 3.4% | +32 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 297 | 4.4% | 6.6% | 425 | 7.0% | 8.9% | -128 | -2.6pp |
| Buddhism | 192 | 2.9% | 1.9% | 146 | 2.4% | 1.7% | +46 | +0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 182 | 2.7% | 2.1% | 131 | 2.2% | 2.0% | +51 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 128 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 115 | 1.9% | 1.4% | +13 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 96 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 116 | 1.9% | 2.8% | -20 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 6,725 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,082 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +643 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.