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 Kealba, accounting for 34.4% (1,108 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 762 people, while its share fell by 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kealba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kealba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kealba, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,108
% of total
34.4%
Change from 2016
-
1,108
34.4%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
771
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-16.9pp
771
24.0%
-16.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
272
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-
272
8.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
203
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-16.4pp
203
6.3%
-16.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
154
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-
154
4.8%
-
Islam
2021 count
142
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-
142
4.4%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
107
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
107
3.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
90
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
90
2.8%
-
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
54
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
54
1.7%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
34
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
34
1.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+762
-16.9pp
Not stated
+198
-16.4pp
Uniting Church
+24
-21.8pp
Lutheran
+7
-13.3pp
Data table
Religion for Kealba. 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 | 1,108 | 34.4% | 29.2% | - | - | 31.1% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 771 | 24.0% | 21.0% | 9 | 40.9% | 16.8% | +762 | -16.9pp |
| Buddhism | 272 | 8.5% | 11.1% | - | - | 10.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 203 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 5 | 22.7% | 8.4% | +198 | -16.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 154 | 4.8% | 3.9% | - | - | 4.3% | - | - |
| Islam | 142 | 4.4% | 6.7% | - | - | 5.8% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 107 | 3.3% | 2.4% | - | - | 3.1% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 90 | 2.8% | 3.8% | - | - | 3.5% | - | - |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 54 | 1.7% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 34 | 1.1% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Total | 3,218 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 22 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,196 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.