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 Albion (Vic.), accounting for 29.3% (1,262 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 296 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Albion (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Albion (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Albion (Vic.), with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,262
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
1,262
29.3%
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
949
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
949
22.0%
-0.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
379
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
379
8.8%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
336
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
336
7.8%
-4.0pp
Islam
2021 count
292
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
292
6.8%
-2.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
255
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
255
5.9%
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
161
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
161
3.7%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
137
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
137
3.2%
+1.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
90
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
90
2.1%
+0.2pp
Sikhism
2021 count
71
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
71
1.6%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+296
+8.8pp
Western Catholic
-121
-0.7pp
Hinduism
-100
-1.4pp
Not stated
-220
-4.0pp
Islam
-123
-2.0pp
Buddhism
-31
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-50
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+52
+1.4pp
Greek Orthodox
0
+0.2pp
Sikhism
-82
-1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Albion (Vic.). 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,262 | 29.3% | 21.0% | 966 | 20.5% | 16.8% | +296 | +8.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 949 | 22.0% | 29.2% | 1,070 | 22.7% | 31.1% | -121 | -0.7pp |
| Hinduism | 379 | 8.8% | 3.1% | 479 | 10.2% | 2.9% | -100 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 336 | 7.8% | 7.1% | 556 | 11.8% | 8.4% | -220 | -4.0pp |
| Islam | 292 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 415 | 8.8% | 5.8% | -123 | -2.0pp |
| Buddhism | 255 | 5.9% | 11.1% | 286 | 6.1% | 10.8% | -31 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 161 | 3.7% | 2.4% | 211 | 4.5% | 3.1% | -50 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 137 | 3.2% | 3.8% | 85 | 1.8% | 3.5% | +52 | +1.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 90 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 90 | 1.9% | 4.3% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Sikhism | 71 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 153 | 3.3% | 2.6% | -82 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 4,314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,706 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -392 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.