Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Watsonia North, accounting for 38% (1,438 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 356 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Watsonia North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Watsonia North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Watsonia North, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Greek Orthodox
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Hinduism
Buddhism
Pentecostal, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+356
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
-145
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-75
-2.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-27
-0.6pp
Not stated
-107
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+13
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-38
-1.0pp
Hinduism
+19
+0.5pp
Buddhism
0
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+18
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Watsonia North. 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 | 1,438 | 38.0% | 43.0% | 1,082 | 28.5% | 34.6% | +356 | +9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,243 | 32.8% | 24.5% | 1,388 | 36.5% | 27.0% | -145 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 258 | 6.8% | 6.6% | 333 | 8.8% | 8.9% | -75 | -2.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 199 | 5.3% | 3.5% | 226 | 5.9% | 3.4% | -27 | -0.6pp |
| Not stated | 106 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 213 | 5.6% | 7.7% | -107 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 91 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 78 | 2.1% | 2.0% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 69 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 107 | 2.8% | 2.8% | -38 | -1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 61 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 42 | 1.1% | 1.4% | +19 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 60 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 60 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 48 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 30 | 0.8% | 0.7% | +18 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 3,789 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.