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 Keilor Lodge, accounting for 48.5% (804 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 52 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Keilor Lodge - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Keilor Lodge in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keilor Lodge, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
804
% of total
48.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
804
48.5%
+0.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
316
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
316
19.1%
+3.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
100
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
100
6.0%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
72
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
72
4.3%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
58
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
58
3.5%
-4.0pp
Islam
2021 count
57
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
57
3.4%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
46
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
46
2.8%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
30
1.8%
-1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
27
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
27
1.6%
+0.7pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
25
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
25
1.5%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-29
+0.6pp
No Religion, so described
+52
+3.9pp
Greek Orthodox
+1
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-1.6pp
Not stated
-72
-4.0pp
Islam
+1
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+8
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-1.0pp
Hinduism
+11
+0.7pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+8
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Keilor Lodge. 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 | 804 | 48.5% | 29.2% | 833 | 47.9% | 31.1% | -29 | +0.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 316 | 19.1% | 21.0% | 264 | 15.2% | 16.8% | +52 | +3.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 100 | 6.0% | 3.9% | 99 | 5.7% | 4.3% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 72 | 4.3% | 2.4% | 102 | 5.9% | 3.1% | -30 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 58 | 3.5% | 7.1% | 130 | 7.5% | 8.4% | -72 | -4.0pp |
| Islam | 57 | 3.4% | 6.7% | 56 | 3.2% | 5.8% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 46 | 2.8% | 11.1% | 38 | 2.2% | 10.8% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 30 | 1.8% | 3.8% | 48 | 2.8% | 3.5% | -18 | -1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 27 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 16 | 0.9% | 2.9% | +11 | +0.7pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 25 | 1.5% | 1.4% | 17 | 1.0% | 1.5% | +8 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 1,657 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,739 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -82 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.