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 Derrimut, accounting for 31.5% (2,721 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 203 people and 2.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Derrimut - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Derrimut in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Derrimut, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,721
% of total
31.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
2,721
31.5%
-0.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,487
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,487
17.2%
+0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
934
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
934
10.8%
+1.3pp
Islam
2021 count
691
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
691
8.0%
+2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
517
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
517
6.0%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
508
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
508
5.9%
-1.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
426
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
426
4.9%
+0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
195
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
195
2.3%
-0.6pp
Sikhism
2021 count
169
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
169
2.0%
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
148
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
148
1.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+53
-0.8pp
No Religion, so described
+127
+0.7pp
Buddhism
+153
+1.3pp
Islam
+203
+2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+149
+1.5pp
Not stated
-130
-1.8pp
Hinduism
+45
+0.3pp
Greek Orthodox
-48
-0.6pp
Sikhism
-1
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-21
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Derrimut. 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 | 2,721 | 31.5% | 29.2% | 2,668 | 32.3% | 31.1% | +53 | -0.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,487 | 17.2% | 21.0% | 1,360 | 16.5% | 16.8% | +127 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 934 | 10.8% | 11.1% | 781 | 9.5% | 10.8% | +153 | +1.3pp |
| Islam | 691 | 8.0% | 6.7% | 488 | 5.9% | 5.8% | +203 | +2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 517 | 6.0% | 3.8% | 368 | 4.5% | 3.5% | +149 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 508 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 638 | 7.7% | 8.4% | -130 | -1.8pp |
| Hinduism | 426 | 4.9% | 3.1% | 381 | 4.6% | 2.9% | +45 | +0.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 195 | 2.3% | 3.9% | 243 | 2.9% | 4.3% | -48 | -0.6pp |
| Sikhism | 169 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 170 | 2.1% | 2.6% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 148 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 169 | 2.0% | 3.1% | -21 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 8,628 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +372 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.