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 Taylors Lakes, accounting for 42.3% (6,404 people). This share was higher than Brimbank (C) (29.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 411 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Taylors Lakes - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Taylors Lakes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brimbank (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Taylors Lakes, with comparison markers for Brimbank (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,404
% of total
42.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
6,404
42.3%
-0.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,497
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
2,497
16.5%
+3.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,260
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,260
8.3%
0.0pp
Islam
2021 count
776
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
776
5.1%
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
592
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
592
3.9%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
578
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
578
3.8%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
567
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
567
3.7%
0.0pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
412
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
412
2.7%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
385
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
385
2.5%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
290
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
290
1.9%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-198
-0.3pp
No Religion, so described
+411
+3.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-22
0.0pp
Islam
+171
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-151
-0.9pp
Not stated
-444
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
0
0.0pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+19
+0.2pp
Buddhism
-18
-0.1pp
Hinduism
-12
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Taylors Lakes. 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 | 6,404 | 42.3% | 29.2% | 6,602 | 42.6% | 31.1% | -198 | -0.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,497 | 16.5% | 21.0% | 2,086 | 13.5% | 16.8% | +411 | +3.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,260 | 8.3% | 3.9% | 1,282 | 8.3% | 4.3% | -22 | 0.0pp |
| Islam | 776 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 605 | 3.9% | 5.8% | +171 | +1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 592 | 3.9% | 2.4% | 743 | 4.8% | 3.1% | -151 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 578 | 3.8% | 7.1% | 1,022 | 6.6% | 8.4% | -444 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 567 | 3.7% | 3.8% | 567 | 3.7% | 3.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 412 | 2.7% | 1.4% | 393 | 2.5% | 1.5% | +19 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 385 | 2.5% | 11.1% | 403 | 2.6% | 10.8% | -18 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 290 | 1.9% | 3.1% | 302 | 1.9% | 2.9% | -12 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 15,151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15,493 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -342 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.