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 Park, accounting for 46.8% (1,262 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 4,538 people and 26 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Keilor Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Keilor Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keilor Park, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,262
% of total
46.8%
Change from 2016
+27.5pp
1,262
46.8%
+27.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
578
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
-26.0pp
578
21.5%
-26.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
225
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
225
8.4%
+7.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
152
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
152
5.6%
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
109
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
109
4.0%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
72
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
72
2.7%
+1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
60
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
60
2.2%
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
43
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
43
1.6%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
29
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
29
1.1%
-2.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
23
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
0.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-817
+27.5pp
No Religion, so described
-4,538
-26.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+112
+7.4pp
Not stated
-902
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-367
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-113
+1.0pp
Buddhism
-423
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
-107
+0.2pp
Islam
-377
-2.7pp
Hinduism
-90
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Keilor Park. 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 | 1,262 | 46.8% | 29.2% | 2,079 | 19.3% | 31.1% | -817 | +27.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 578 | 21.5% | 21.0% | 5,116 | 47.5% | 16.8% | -4,538 | -26.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 225 | 8.4% | 3.9% | 113 | 1.0% | 4.3% | +112 | +7.4pp |
| Not stated | 152 | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1,054 | 9.8% | 8.4% | -902 | -4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 109 | 4.0% | 2.4% | 476 | 4.4% | 3.1% | -367 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 72 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 185 | 1.7% | 3.5% | -113 | +1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 60 | 2.2% | 11.1% | 483 | 4.5% | 10.8% | -423 | -2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 43 | 1.6% | 0.8% | 150 | 1.4% | 1.0% | -107 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 29 | 1.1% | 6.7% | 406 | 3.8% | 5.8% | -377 | -2.7pp |
| Hinduism | 23 | 0.9% | 3.1% | 113 | 1.0% | 2.9% | -90 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 2,694 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,781 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8,087 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.