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 Delahey, accounting for 31.9% (2,580 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 285 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Delahey - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Delahey in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Delahey, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,580
% of total
31.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
2,580
31.9%
-2.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,542
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
1,542
19.1%
+4.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
856
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
856
10.6%
+1.2pp
Islam
2021 count
604
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
604
7.5%
+1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
499
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
499
6.2%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
390
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
390
4.8%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
279
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
279
3.4%
-0.7pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
177
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
177
2.2%
-0.5pp
Sikhism
2021 count
175
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
175
2.2%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
165
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
165
2.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-276
-2.5pp
No Religion, so described
+285
+4.0pp
Buddhism
+76
+1.2pp
Islam
+83
+1.2pp
Not stated
-164
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-63
-0.7pp
Macedonian Orthodox
-49
-0.5pp
Sikhism
-16
-0.1pp
Hinduism
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Delahey. 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 | 2,580 | 31.9% | 29.2% | 2,856 | 34.4% | 31.1% | -276 | -2.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,542 | 19.1% | 21.0% | 1,257 | 15.1% | 16.8% | +285 | +4.0pp |
| Buddhism | 856 | 10.6% | 11.1% | 780 | 9.4% | 10.8% | +76 | +1.2pp |
| Islam | 604 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 521 | 6.3% | 5.8% | +83 | +1.2pp |
| Not stated | 499 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 663 | 8.0% | 8.4% | -164 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 390 | 4.8% | 3.8% | 397 | 4.8% | 3.5% | -7 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 279 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 342 | 4.1% | 4.3% | -63 | -0.7pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 177 | 2.2% | 1.4% | 226 | 2.7% | 1.5% | -49 | -0.5pp |
| Sikhism | 175 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 191 | 2.3% | 2.6% | -16 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 165 | 2.0% | 3.1% | 165 | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 8,089 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -225 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.