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 Rosanna, accounting for 43.4% (3,739 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 2,303 people, while its share fell by 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rosanna - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rosanna in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rosanna, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,739
% of total
43.4%
Change from 2016
-
3,739
43.4%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,308
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
2,308
26.8%
-6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
577
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-20.0pp
577
6.7%
-20.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
303
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
303
3.5%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
240
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-37.2pp
240
2.8%
-37.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
222
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
222
2.6%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
209
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
209
2.4%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
183
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
183
2.1%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
138
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
138
1.6%
-
Islam
2021 count
129
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
129
1.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+2,303
-6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+573
-20.0pp
Uniting Church
+234
-37.2pp
Data table
Religion for Rosanna. 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 | 3,739 | 43.4% | 43.0% | - | - | 34.6% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 2,308 | 26.8% | 24.5% | 5 | 33.3% | 27.0% | +2,303 | -6.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 577 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 4 | 26.7% | 8.9% | +573 | -20.0pp |
| Not stated | 303 | 3.5% | 4.5% | - | - | 7.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 240 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6 | 40.0% | 2.8% | +234 | -37.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 222 | 2.6% | 3.5% | - | - | 3.4% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 209 | 2.4% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 183 | 2.1% | 1.9% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 138 | 1.6% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Islam | 129 | 1.5% | 2.4% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Total | 8,606 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,591 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.