Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Carrum Downs, accounting for 47.4% (10,413 people). This share was lower than Frankston (C) (50.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,884 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carrum Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carrum Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carrum Downs, with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Hinduism
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Greek Orthodox
Islam
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,884
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
-274
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-675
-3.7pp
Not stated
-518
-2.8pp
Hinduism
+1
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-35
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+62
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+115
+0.4pp
Islam
+73
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-192
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Carrum Downs. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Frankston (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Frankston (C)% | Count | % | Frankston (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 10,413 | 47.4% | 50.2% | 7,529 | 36.4% | 38.9% | +2,884 | +11.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,022 | 18.3% | 17.4% | 4,296 | 20.8% | 20.1% | -274 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,567 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 2,242 | 10.8% | 12.3% | -675 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,291 | 5.9% | 6.4% | 1,809 | 8.7% | 9.1% | -518 | -2.8pp |
| Hinduism | 624 | 2.8% | 1.0% | 623 | 3.0% | 1.0% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 593 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 628 | 3.0% | 2.9% | -35 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 436 | 2.0% | 1.2% | 374 | 1.8% | 1.2% | +62 | +0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 423 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 308 | 1.5% | 1.5% | +115 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 355 | 1.6% | 0.8% | 282 | 1.4% | 0.7% | +73 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 319 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 511 | 2.5% | 2.5% | -192 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 21,954 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,700 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,254 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.