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 Frankston North, accounting for 49.9% (2,853 people). This share was lower than Frankston (C) (50.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,737 people, while its share fell by 2.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Frankston North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Frankston North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Frankston North, with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,853
% of total
49.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
2,853
49.9%
-2.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
753
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
753
13.2%
+2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
685
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
685
12.0%
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
425
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
425
7.4%
+3.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
154
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
154
2.7%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
148
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
148
2.6%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
71
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
71
1.2%
-2.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
67
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
67
1.2%
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
64
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
64
1.1%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
59
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
59
1.0%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,737
-2.4pp
Western Catholic
+729
+2.4pp
Not stated
+645
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+416
+3.3pp
Presbyterian
+146
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
+64
-2.0pp
Baptist
+63
-0.6pp
Buddhism
+56
-0.4pp
Inadequately described
+42
-2.7pp
Hinduism
+22
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Frankston North. 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 | 2,853 | 49.9% | 50.2% | 116 | 52.3% | 38.9% | +2,737 | -2.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 753 | 13.2% | 17.4% | 24 | 10.8% | 20.1% | +729 | +2.4pp |
| Not stated | 685 | 12.0% | 6.4% | 40 | 18.0% | 9.1% | +645 | -6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 425 | 7.4% | 8.8% | 9 | 4.1% | 12.3% | +416 | +3.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 154 | 2.7% | 1.6% | 8 | 3.6% | 2.5% | +146 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 148 | 2.6% | 2.6% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 71 | 1.2% | 2.0% | 7 | 3.2% | 2.6% | +64 | -2.0pp |
| Baptist | 67 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 4 | 1.8% | 1.1% | +63 | -0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 64 | 1.1% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 59 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 3 | 1.4% | 1.2% | +56 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 5,718 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 222 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,496 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.