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 Hampton East, accounting for 44.8% (2,264 people). This share was higher than Bayside (C) (44%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 549 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hampton East - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hampton East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bayside (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hampton East, with comparison markers for Bayside (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,264
% of total
44.8%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
2,264
44.8%
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,088
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,088
21.5%
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
410
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
410
8.1%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
290
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
290
5.7%
-3.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
244
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
244
4.8%
-0.4pp
Judaism
2021 count
111
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
111
2.2%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
109
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
109
2.2%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
90
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
90
1.8%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
89
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
89
1.8%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
71
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
71
1.4%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+549
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
-42
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-53
-1.4pp
Not stated
-161
-3.6pp
Greek Orthodox
-6
-0.4pp
Judaism
-26
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-17
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+9
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+6
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Hampton East. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bayside (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | % | Bayside (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,264 | 44.8% | 44.0% | 1,715 | 35.3% | 35.8% | +549 | +9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,088 | 21.5% | 21.3% | 1,130 | 23.3% | 22.7% | -42 | -1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 410 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 463 | 9.5% | 14.4% | -53 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 290 | 5.7% | 4.8% | 451 | 9.3% | 8.6% | -161 | -3.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 244 | 4.8% | 3.5% | 250 | 5.2% | 3.4% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Judaism | 111 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 137 | 2.8% | 2.7% | -26 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 109 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 126 | 2.6% | 3.4% | -17 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 90 | 1.8% | 1.3% | 79 | 1.6% | 1.3% | +11 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 89 | 1.8% | 1.2% | 80 | 1.7% | 1.2% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 71 | 1.4% | 0.8% | 65 | 1.3% | 0.6% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 5,056 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,853 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +203 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.