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 Langwarrin South, accounting for 53.9% (728 people). This share was higher than Frankston (C) (50.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 203 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Langwarrin South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Langwarrin South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Langwarrin South, with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
728
% of total
53.9%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
728
53.9%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
265
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
265
19.6%
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
127
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
127
9.4%
-4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
57
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
57
4.2%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
46
3.4%
+1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
22
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
22
1.6%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
21
1.6%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
21
1.6%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
14
1.0%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+203
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
-10
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-53
-4.9pp
Not stated
-25
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
+1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+10
+0.6pp
Baptist
0
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-7
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-16
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Langwarrin South. 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 | 728 | 53.9% | 50.2% | 525 | 41.8% | 38.9% | +203 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 265 | 19.6% | 17.4% | 275 | 21.9% | 20.1% | -10 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 127 | 9.4% | 8.8% | 180 | 14.3% | 12.3% | -53 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 57 | 4.2% | 6.4% | 82 | 6.5% | 9.1% | -25 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 3.4% | 2.6% | 29 | 2.3% | 2.9% | +17 | +1.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 22 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 12 | 1.0% | 1.5% | +10 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 21 | 1.6% | 1.0% | 21 | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 28 | 2.2% | 2.6% | -7 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 1.0% | 1.6% | 30 | 2.4% | 2.5% | -16 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 1,351 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,255 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +96 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.