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 Macleod (Vic.) (part), accounting for 41.7% (4,128 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,303 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Macleod (Vic.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Macleod (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Macleod (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,128
% of total
41.7%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
4,128
41.7%
+5.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,568
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
2,568
26.0%
+4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
666
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
666
6.7%
-7.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
333
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
333
3.4%
-4.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
260
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
260
2.6%
+2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
241
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
241
2.4%
-5.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
229
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
229
2.3%
+2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
221
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
221
2.2%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
202
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
202
2.0%
+1.7pp
Islam
2021 count
200
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
200
2.0%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,303
+5.1pp
Western Catholic
+1,470
+4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-53
-7.7pp
Not stated
-44
-4.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+249
+2.4pp
Uniting Church
-175
-5.9pp
Hinduism
+221
+2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+98
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+187
+1.7pp
Islam
+191
+1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Macleod (Vic.) (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 | 4,128 | 41.7% | 43.0% | 1,825 | 36.6% | 34.6% | +2,303 | +5.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,568 | 26.0% | 24.5% | 1,098 | 22.0% | 27.0% | +1,470 | +4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 666 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 719 | 14.4% | 8.9% | -53 | -7.7pp |
| Not stated | 333 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 377 | 7.6% | 7.7% | -44 | -4.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 260 | 2.6% | 3.5% | 11 | 0.2% | 3.4% | +249 | +2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 241 | 2.4% | 2.2% | 416 | 8.3% | 2.8% | -175 | -5.9pp |
| Hinduism | 229 | 2.3% | 1.8% | 8 | 0.2% | 1.4% | +221 | +2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 221 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 123 | 2.5% | 2.0% | +98 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 202 | 2.0% | 1.9% | 15 | 0.3% | 1.7% | +187 | +1.7pp |
| Islam | 200 | 2.0% | 2.4% | 9 | 0.2% | 2.2% | +191 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 9,888 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,988 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,900 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.