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, accounting for 50.1% (18,691 people). This share was similar to Frankston (C) (50.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18,533 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Frankston - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Frankston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Frankston, with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
18,691
% of total
50.1%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
18,691
50.1%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,041
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
6,041
16.2%
-7.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,146
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
3,146
8.4%
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,064
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
3,064
8.2%
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,022
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
1,022
2.7%
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
668
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
668
1.8%
-8.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
604
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
604
1.6%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
536
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
536
1.4%
-2.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
465
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
465
1.2%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
338
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
338
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18,533
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
+5,949
-7.1pp
Not stated
+3,130
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3,013
-4.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+1,016
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
+627
-8.6pp
Presbyterian
+519
-2.9pp
Buddhism
+458
-0.6pp
Lutheran
+95
-0.5pp
Salvation Army
+28
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Frankston. 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 | 18,691 | 50.1% | 50.2% | 158 | 40.0% | 38.9% | +18,533 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,041 | 16.2% | 17.4% | 92 | 23.3% | 20.1% | +5,949 | -7.1pp |
| Not stated | 3,146 | 8.4% | 6.4% | 16 | 4.1% | 9.1% | +3,130 | +4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,064 | 8.2% | 8.8% | 51 | 12.9% | 12.3% | +3,013 | -4.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,022 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 6 | 1.5% | 2.9% | +1,016 | +1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 668 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 41 | 10.4% | 2.6% | +627 | -8.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 604 | 1.6% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 536 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 17 | 4.3% | 2.5% | +519 | -2.9pp |
| Buddhism | 465 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 7 | 1.8% | 1.2% | +458 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 338 | 0.9% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Total | 37,311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 395 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +36,916 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.