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, accounting for 53.7% (12,640 people). This share was higher than Frankston (C) (50.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,450 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Langwarrin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Langwarrin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Langwarrin, with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,640
% of total
53.7%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
12,640
53.7%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,239
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
4,239
18.0%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,363
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
2,363
10.0%
-3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,074
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,074
4.6%
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
639
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
639
2.7%
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
513
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
513
2.2%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
393
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
393
1.7%
-1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
264
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
264
1.1%
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
205
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
205
0.9%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
192
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
192
0.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,450
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-469
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-778
-3.9pp
Not stated
-640
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-122
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
-111
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-227
-1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+54
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-34
-0.2pp
Baptist
-52
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Langwarrin. 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 | 12,640 | 53.7% | 50.2% | 9,190 | 40.8% | 38.9% | +3,450 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,239 | 18.0% | 17.4% | 4,708 | 20.9% | 20.1% | -469 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,363 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 3,141 | 13.9% | 12.3% | -778 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 1,074 | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1,714 | 7.6% | 9.1% | -640 | -3.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 639 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 761 | 3.4% | 2.9% | -122 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 513 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 624 | 2.8% | 2.6% | -111 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 393 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 620 | 2.8% | 2.5% | -227 | -1.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 264 | 1.1% | 1.6% | 210 | 0.9% | 1.5% | +54 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 205 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 239 | 1.1% | 1.0% | -34 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 192 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 244 | 1.1% | 1.1% | -52 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 23,559 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 22,545 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,014 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.