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, Islam was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Yennora (part), accounting for 26.2% (438 people). This share was higher than Fairfield (C) (6.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 4,900 people and 39.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yennora (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yennora (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Fairfield (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yennora (part), with comparison markers for Fairfield (C).
Islam
2021 count
438
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
+24.5pp
438
26.2%
+24.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
314
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
314
18.8%
+3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
262
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
262
15.7%
+3.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
175
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-39.8pp
175
10.5%
-39.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
147
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
147
8.8%
+3.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
51
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
51
3.1%
+2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
50
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
50
3.0%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
27
1.6%
-0.3pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
21
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
21
1.3%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
21
1.3%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Islam
+262
+24.5pp
Western Catholic
-1,212
+3.7pp
Not stated
-951
+3.7pp
No Religion, so described
-4,900
-39.8pp
Buddhism
-383
+3.5pp
Baptist
+4
+2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-343
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-168
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-43
+0.7pp
Hinduism
-53
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Yennora (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 | |
| Islam | 438 | 26.2% | 6.3% | 176 | 1.7% | 5.9% | +262 | +24.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 314 | 18.8% | 26.3% | 1,526 | 15.1% | 28.1% | -1,212 | +3.7pp |
| Not stated | 262 | 15.7% | 7.0% | 1,213 | 12.0% | 7.0% | -951 | +3.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 175 | 10.5% | 14.6% | 5,075 | 50.3% | 12.6% | -4,900 | -39.8pp |
| Buddhism | 147 | 8.8% | 19.9% | 530 | 5.3% | 20.7% | -383 | +3.5pp |
| Baptist | 51 | 3.1% | 1.1% | 47 | 0.5% | 1.2% | +4 | +2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 50 | 3.0% | 2.6% | 393 | 3.9% | 3.7% | -343 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 27 | 1.6% | 4.0% | 195 | 1.9% | 3.6% | -168 | -0.3pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 21 | 1.3% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 64 | 0.6% | 0.7% | -43 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 1,669 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,082 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8,413 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.