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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Albanvale, accounting for 25.8% (1,458 people). This share was lower than Brimbank (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 209 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Albanvale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Albanvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Albanvale, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,458
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
1,458
25.8%
-3.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,097
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
1,097
19.4%
+3.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
773
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
773
13.7%
+1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
448
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
448
7.9%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
381
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
381
6.8%
-1.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
283
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
283
5.0%
+2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
267
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
267
4.7%
+0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
143
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
143
2.5%
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
126
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
126
2.2%
-0.8pp
Sikhism
2021 count
114
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
114
2.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-132
-3.2pp
No Religion, so described
+209
+3.2pp
Buddhism
+90
+1.2pp
Islam
-10
-0.5pp
Not stated
-73
-1.5pp
Baptist
+140
+2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+45
+0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
-44
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-40
-0.8pp
Sikhism
+21
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Albanvale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brimbank (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | % | Brimbank (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 1,458 | 25.8% | 29.2% | 1,590 | 29.0% | 31.1% | -132 | -3.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,097 | 19.4% | 21.0% | 888 | 16.2% | 16.8% | +209 | +3.2pp |
| Buddhism | 773 | 13.7% | 11.1% | 683 | 12.5% | 10.8% | +90 | +1.2pp |
| Islam | 448 | 7.9% | 6.7% | 458 | 8.4% | 5.8% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 381 | 6.8% | 7.1% | 454 | 8.3% | 8.4% | -73 | -1.5pp |
| Baptist | 283 | 5.0% | 1.6% | 143 | 2.6% | 1.5% | +140 | +2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 267 | 4.7% | 3.8% | 222 | 4.1% | 3.5% | +45 | +0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 143 | 2.5% | 3.9% | 187 | 3.4% | 4.3% | -44 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 126 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 166 | 3.0% | 3.1% | -40 | -0.8pp |
| Sikhism | 114 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 93 | 1.7% | 2.6% | +21 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 5,642 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +167 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.