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 Ivanhoe (Vic.), accounting for 45.6% (6,100 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,451 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ivanhoe (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ivanhoe (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ivanhoe (Vic.), with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,100
% of total
45.6%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
6,100
45.6%
+7.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,167
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
3,167
23.7%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
799
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
799
6.0%
-1.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
656
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
656
4.9%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
581
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
581
4.3%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
292
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
292
2.2%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
288
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
288
2.2%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
252
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
252
1.9%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
244
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
244
1.8%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
187
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
187
1.4%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,451
+7.3pp
Western Catholic
-36
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-121
-1.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+66
0.0pp
Not stated
-352
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-16
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+41
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+33
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+8
-0.1pp
Islam
+54
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Ivanhoe (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 | 6,100 | 45.6% | 43.0% | 4,649 | 38.3% | 34.6% | +1,451 | +7.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,167 | 23.7% | 24.5% | 3,203 | 26.4% | 27.0% | -36 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 799 | 6.0% | 6.6% | 920 | 7.6% | 8.9% | -121 | -1.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 656 | 4.9% | 3.5% | 590 | 4.9% | 3.4% | +66 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 581 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 933 | 7.7% | 7.7% | -352 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 292 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 308 | 2.5% | 2.8% | -16 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 288 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 247 | 2.0% | 1.4% | +41 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 252 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 219 | 1.8% | 2.0% | +33 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 244 | 1.8% | 1.9% | 236 | 1.9% | 1.7% | +8 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 187 | 1.4% | 2.4% | 133 | 1.1% | 2.2% | +54 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 13,370 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,154 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,216 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.