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 Deer Park, accounting for 26.5% (4,804 people). This share was lower than Brimbank (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 463 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Deer Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Deer Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Deer Park, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,804
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
4,804
26.5%
-2.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,609
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
3,609
19.9%
+2.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,791
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
1,791
9.9%
+1.0pp
Islam
2021 count
1,556
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
1,556
8.6%
+1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,473
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,473
8.1%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
797
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
797
4.4%
+1.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
636
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
636
3.5%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
499
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
499
2.8%
+1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
481
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
481
2.7%
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
414
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
414
2.3%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-452
-2.5pp
No Religion, so described
+463
+2.5pp
Buddhism
+173
+1.0pp
Islam
+292
+1.6pp
Not stated
-228
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+212
+1.2pp
Hinduism
+6
0.0pp
Baptist
+187
+1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-19
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-189
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Deer Park. 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 | 4,804 | 26.5% | 29.2% | 5,256 | 29.0% | 31.1% | -452 | -2.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 3,609 | 19.9% | 21.0% | 3,146 | 17.4% | 16.8% | +463 | +2.5pp |
| Buddhism | 1,791 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1,618 | 8.9% | 10.8% | +173 | +1.0pp |
| Islam | 1,556 | 8.6% | 6.7% | 1,264 | 7.0% | 5.8% | +292 | +1.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,473 | 8.1% | 7.1% | 1,701 | 9.4% | 8.4% | -228 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 797 | 4.4% | 3.8% | 585 | 3.2% | 3.5% | +212 | +1.2pp |
| Hinduism | 636 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 630 | 3.5% | 2.9% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 499 | 2.8% | 1.6% | 312 | 1.7% | 1.5% | +187 | +1.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 481 | 2.7% | 3.9% | 500 | 2.8% | 4.3% | -19 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 414 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 603 | 3.3% | 3.1% | -189 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 18,140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18,122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.