Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 North, accounting for 25.7% (19 people). This share was lower than Brimbank (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 4 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Keilor North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Keilor North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keilor North, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Western Catholic
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Greek Orthodox
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-1
-6.6pp
Not stated
-4
-10.3pp
Greek Orthodox
-2
-6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Keilor North. 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 | 19 | 25.7% | 29.2% | 20 | 32.3% | 31.1% | -1 | -6.6pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 20.3% | 7.1% | 19 | 30.6% | 8.4% | -4 | -10.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 17.6% | 21.0% | - | - | 16.8% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 11 | 14.9% | 3.9% | 13 | 21.0% | 4.3% | -2 | -6.1pp |
| Total | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.