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 Mount Pritchard (part), accounting for 22.5% (2,352 people). This share was lower than Fairfield (C) (26.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 499 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Pritchard (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Pritchard (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Pritchard (part), with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,352
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
2,352
22.5%
-3.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,877
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
1,877
18.0%
+1.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,842
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
1,842
17.7%
+4.2pp
Islam
2021 count
881
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
881
8.4%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
841
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
841
8.1%
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
498
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
498
4.8%
-2.4pp
Serbian Orthodox
2021 count
410
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
410
3.9%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
408
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
408
3.9%
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
187
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
187
1.8%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
139
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
139
1.3%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-173
-3.0pp
Buddhism
+209
+1.2pp
No Religion, so described
+499
+4.2pp
Islam
+195
+1.5pp
Not stated
+18
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-217
-2.4pp
Serbian Orthodox
+16
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+58
+0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
-4
-0.1pp
Baptist
+5
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Pritchard (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Fairfield (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | % | Fairfield (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 2,352 | 22.5% | 26.3% | 2,525 | 25.5% | 28.1% | -173 | -3.0pp |
| Buddhism | 1,877 | 18.0% | 19.9% | 1,668 | 16.8% | 20.7% | +209 | +1.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,842 | 17.7% | 14.6% | 1,343 | 13.5% | 12.6% | +499 | +4.2pp |
| Islam | 881 | 8.4% | 6.3% | 686 | 6.9% | 5.9% | +195 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 841 | 8.1% | 7.0% | 823 | 8.3% | 7.0% | +18 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 498 | 4.8% | 2.6% | 715 | 7.2% | 3.7% | -217 | -2.4pp |
| Serbian Orthodox | 410 | 3.9% | 1.4% | 394 | 4.0% | 1.4% | +16 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 408 | 3.9% | 4.0% | 350 | 3.5% | 3.6% | +58 | +0.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 187 | 1.8% | 1.3% | 191 | 1.9% | 1.3% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 139 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 134 | 1.4% | 1.2% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 10,435 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,921 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +514 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.