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 Montmorency, accounting for 51.9% (4,796 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,099 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Montmorency - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Montmorency in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Montmorency, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,796
% of total
51.9%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
4,796
51.9%
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,116
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
2,116
22.9%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
675
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
675
7.3%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
335
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
335
3.6%
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
228
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
228
2.5%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
194
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
194
2.1%
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
148
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
148
1.6%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
124
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
124
1.3%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
98
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
98
1.1%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
74
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
74
0.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,099
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
-210
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-223
-2.8pp
Not stated
-309
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
-62
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+46
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+29
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-35
-0.5pp
Baptist
-12
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Montmorency. 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 | 4,796 | 51.9% | 43.0% | 3,697 | 41.4% | 34.6% | +1,099 | +10.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,116 | 22.9% | 24.5% | 2,326 | 26.1% | 27.0% | -210 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 675 | 7.3% | 6.6% | 898 | 10.1% | 8.9% | -223 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 335 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 644 | 7.2% | 7.7% | -309 | -3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 228 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 290 | 3.2% | 2.8% | -62 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 194 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 148 | 1.7% | 2.0% | +46 | +0.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 148 | 1.6% | 3.5% | 119 | 1.3% | 3.4% | +29 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 124 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 159 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -35 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 98 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 110 | 1.2% | 1.2% | -12 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 74 | 0.8% | 1.9% | 81 | 0.9% | 1.7% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 9,241 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,927 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +314 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.