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 Ardeer, accounting for 28.1% (886 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 258 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ardeer - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ardeer in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ardeer, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
886
% of total
28.1%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
886
28.1%
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
804
% of total
25.5%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
804
25.5%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
310
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
310
9.8%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
213
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
213
6.8%
-0.8pp
Islam
2021 count
203
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
203
6.4%
-0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
116
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
116
3.7%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
107
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
107
3.4%
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
101
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
101
3.2%
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
70
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
70
2.2%
-1.3pp
Sikhism
2021 count
43
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
43
1.4%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+258
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
-145
-5.5pp
Not stated
+25
+0.5pp
Buddhism
-20
-0.8pp
Islam
-12
-0.6pp
Hinduism
+27
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+7
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-37
-1.3pp
Sikhism
-20
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Ardeer. 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 | 886 | 28.1% | 21.0% | 628 | 20.5% | 16.8% | +258 | +7.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 804 | 25.5% | 29.2% | 949 | 31.0% | 31.1% | -145 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 310 | 9.8% | 7.1% | 285 | 9.3% | 8.4% | +25 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 213 | 6.8% | 11.1% | 233 | 7.6% | 10.8% | -20 | -0.8pp |
| Islam | 203 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 215 | 7.0% | 5.8% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 116 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 89 | 2.9% | 2.9% | +27 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 107 | 3.4% | 3.8% | 91 | 3.0% | 3.5% | +16 | +0.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 101 | 3.2% | 3.9% | 94 | 3.1% | 4.3% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 70 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 107 | 3.5% | 3.1% | -37 | -1.3pp |
| Sikhism | 43 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 63 | 2.1% | 2.6% | -20 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 3,152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,066 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.