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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Clarendon Vale, accounting for 56.8% (929 people). This share was higher than Clarence (C) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 370 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clarendon Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clarendon Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarendon Vale, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
929
% of total
56.8%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
929
56.8%
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
204
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
204
12.5%
-5.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
183
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
183
11.2%
-5.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
180
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
180
11.0%
-2.3pp
Islam
2021 count
31
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
31
1.9%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
19
1.2%
-0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
19
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
19
1.2%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
17
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
17
1.0%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
13
0.8%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+370
+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-26
-5.7pp
Western Catholic
-27
-5.4pp
Not stated
+12
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.5pp
Buddhism
+14
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-4
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Clarendon Vale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 929 | 56.8% | 48.9% | 559 | 44.2% | 37.8% | +370 | +12.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 204 | 12.5% | 16.0% | 230 | 18.2% | 22.3% | -26 | -5.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 183 | 11.2% | 15.6% | 210 | 16.6% | 18.5% | -27 | -5.4pp |
| Not stated | 180 | 11.0% | 6.1% | 168 | 13.3% | 8.3% | +12 | -2.3pp |
| Islam | 31 | 1.9% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 1.2% | 1.8% | 21 | 1.7% | 1.8% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 19 | 1.2% | 1.7% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 17 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% | +14 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 0.8% | 2.1% | 17 | 1.3% | 3.0% | -4 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 1,637 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +372 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.