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 Kings Park (Vic.), accounting for 25% (2,045 people). This share was lower than Brimbank (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 2,037 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kings Park (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kings Park (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kings Park (Vic.), with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,045
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
2,045
25.0%
+8.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,542
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-21.6pp
1,542
18.8%
-21.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,373
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-
1,373
16.8%
-
Islam
2021 count
613
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-
613
7.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
590
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
590
7.2%
-5.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
458
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-
458
5.6%
-
Baptist
2021 count
340
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-
340
4.1%
-
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
258
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
258
3.1%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
246
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
246
3.0%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
150
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-15.2pp
150
1.8%
-15.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+2,037
+8.0pp
No Religion, so described
+1,523
-21.6pp
Not stated
+584
-5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+142
-15.2pp
Uniting Church
+14
-12.6pp
Data table
Religion for Kings Park (Vic.). 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 | 2,045 | 25.0% | 29.2% | 8 | 17.0% | 31.1% | +2,037 | +8.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,542 | 18.8% | 21.0% | 19 | 40.4% | 16.8% | +1,523 | -21.6pp |
| Buddhism | 1,373 | 16.8% | 11.1% | - | - | 10.8% | - | - |
| Islam | 613 | 7.5% | 6.7% | - | - | 5.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 590 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 6 | 12.8% | 8.4% | +584 | -5.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 458 | 5.6% | 3.8% | - | - | 3.5% | - | - |
| Baptist | 340 | 4.1% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 258 | 3.1% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 246 | 3.0% | 3.9% | - | - | 4.3% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 150 | 1.8% | 2.4% | 8 | 17.0% | 3.1% | +142 | -15.2pp |
| Total | 8,195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,148 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.