Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ardeer, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity, nfd
Greek Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Sikhism
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.