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 Seaford (Vic.), accounting for 51.2% (8,807 people). This share was higher than Frankston (C) (50.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,097 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Seaford (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Seaford (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Frankston (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seaford (Vic.), with comparison markers for Frankston (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,807
% of total
51.2%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
8,807
51.2%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,074
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
3,074
17.9%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,437
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
1,437
8.4%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,238
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
1,238
7.2%
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
358
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
358
2.1%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
326
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
326
1.9%
-0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
282
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
282
1.6%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
251
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
251
1.5%
-1.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
182
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
182
1.1%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
148
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
148
0.9%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,097
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
-258
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-311
-2.2pp
Not stated
-425
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-122
-0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
+3
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-178
-1.1pp
Buddhism
-4
0.0pp
Baptist
-20
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Seaford (Vic.). 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 | 8,807 | 51.2% | 50.2% | 6,710 | 40.9% | 38.9% | +2,097 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,074 | 17.9% | 17.4% | 3,332 | 20.3% | 20.1% | -258 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,437 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 1,748 | 10.6% | 12.3% | -311 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,238 | 7.2% | 6.4% | 1,663 | 10.1% | 9.1% | -425 | -2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 358 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 350 | 2.1% | 2.9% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 326 | 1.9% | 2.0% | 448 | 2.7% | 2.6% | -122 | -0.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 282 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 279 | 1.7% | 1.5% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 251 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 429 | 2.6% | 2.5% | -178 | -1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 182 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 186 | 1.1% | 1.2% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 148 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 168 | 1.0% | 1.1% | -20 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 17,186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,422 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +764 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.