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 Yallambie, accounting for 44.9% (1,863 people). This share was higher than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 416 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yallambie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yallambie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yallambie, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,863
% of total
44.9%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
1,863
44.9%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
994
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
994
24.0%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
298
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
298
7.2%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
192
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
192
4.6%
-2.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
126
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
126
3.0%
+0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
87
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
87
2.1%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
77
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
77
1.9%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
58
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
58
1.4%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
57
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
57
1.4%
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
55
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
55
1.3%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+416
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
-104
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-132
-3.2pp
Not stated
-82
-2.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+30
+0.7pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-16
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-18
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-43
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Yallambie. 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 | 1,863 | 44.9% | 43.0% | 1,447 | 35.1% | 34.6% | +416 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 994 | 24.0% | 24.5% | 1,098 | 26.7% | 27.0% | -104 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 298 | 7.2% | 6.6% | 430 | 10.4% | 8.9% | -132 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 192 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 274 | 6.7% | 7.7% | -82 | -2.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 126 | 3.0% | 3.5% | 96 | 2.3% | 3.4% | +30 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 87 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 94 | 2.3% | 1.7% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 77 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 93 | 2.3% | 2.0% | -16 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 58 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 76 | 1.8% | 1.7% | -18 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 57 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 100 | 2.4% | 2.8% | -43 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 55 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 54 | 1.3% | 0.7% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.