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 Sandringham (Vic.), accounting for 45.5% (4,978 people). This share was higher than Bayside (C) (44%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 954 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sandringham (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sandringham (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bayside (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sandringham (Vic.), with comparison markers for Bayside (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,978
% of total
45.5%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
4,978
45.5%
+6.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,348
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
2,348
21.5%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,357
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
1,357
12.4%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
599
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
599
5.5%
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
316
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
316
2.9%
-1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
237
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
237
2.2%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
174
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
174
1.6%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
169
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
169
1.5%
+0.1pp
Judaism
2021 count
97
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
97
0.9%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
86
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
86
0.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+954
+6.6pp
Western Catholic
+80
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-154
-2.2pp
Not stated
-309
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
-89
-1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+2
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-35
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+20
+0.1pp
Judaism
+39
+0.3pp
Buddhism
-5
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Sandringham (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 | 4,978 | 45.5% | 44.0% | 4,024 | 38.9% | 35.8% | +954 | +6.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,348 | 21.5% | 21.3% | 2,268 | 21.9% | 22.7% | +80 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,357 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 1,511 | 14.6% | 14.4% | -154 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 599 | 5.5% | 4.8% | 908 | 8.8% | 8.6% | -309 | -3.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 316 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 405 | 3.9% | 3.4% | -89 | -1.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 237 | 2.2% | 3.5% | 235 | 2.3% | 3.4% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 174 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 209 | 2.0% | 1.9% | -35 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 169 | 1.5% | 1.3% | 149 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +20 | +0.1pp |
| Judaism | 97 | 0.9% | 2.9% | 58 | 0.6% | 2.7% | +39 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 86 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 91 | 0.9% | 1.2% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 10,939 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,346 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +593 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.