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 (Vic.), accounting for 47.1% (6,377 people). This share was higher than Bayside (C) (44%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,390 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hampton (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hampton (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bayside (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hampton (Vic.), with comparison markers for Bayside (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,377
% of total
47.1%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
6,377
47.1%
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,958
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
2,958
21.9%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,501
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,501
11.1%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
621
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
621
4.6%
-4.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
404
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
404
3.0%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
401
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
401
3.0%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
200
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
200
1.5%
-0.2pp
Judaism
2021 count
147
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
147
1.1%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
137
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
137
1.0%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
131
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
131
1.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,390
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
-218
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-287
-2.6pp
Not stated
-561
-4.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+50
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-55
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-20
-0.2pp
Judaism
-4
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-15
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+13
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Hampton (Vic.). 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 | 6,377 | 47.1% | 44.0% | 4,987 | 38.1% | 35.8% | +1,390 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,958 | 21.9% | 21.3% | 3,176 | 24.3% | 22.7% | -218 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,501 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 1,788 | 13.7% | 14.4% | -287 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 621 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 1,182 | 9.0% | 8.6% | -561 | -4.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 404 | 3.0% | 3.5% | 354 | 2.7% | 3.4% | +50 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 401 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 456 | 3.5% | 3.4% | -55 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 200 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 220 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -20 | -0.2pp |
| Judaism | 147 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 151 | 1.2% | 2.7% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 137 | 1.0% | 1.3% | 152 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -15 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 131 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 118 | 0.9% | 1.2% | +13 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 13,527 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,092 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +435 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.