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, Islam was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Broadmeadows (Vic.), accounting for 36.1% (4,520 people). This share was higher than Hume (C) (18.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 397 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Broadmeadows (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Broadmeadows (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Broadmeadows (Vic.), with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Islam
2021 count
4,520
% of total
36.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
4,520
36.1%
+0.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,812
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,812
14.5%
-2.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,668
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,668
13.3%
+0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,533
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,533
12.2%
-0.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
802
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
802
6.4%
+3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
347
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
347
2.8%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
289
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
289
2.3%
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
261
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
261
2.1%
-1.2pp
Assyrian Church of the East
2021 count
211
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
211
1.7%
+0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
209
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
209
1.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Islam
+261
+0.5pp
Western Catholic
-231
-2.6pp
No Religion, so described
+185
+0.9pp
Not stated
-19
-0.8pp
Hinduism
+397
+3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+58
+0.4pp
Buddhism
+31
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-132
-1.2pp
Assyrian Church of the East
+74
+0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
-1
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Broadmeadows (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hume (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Islam | 4,520 | 36.1% | 18.9% | 4,259 | 35.6% | 16.5% | +261 | +0.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,812 | 14.5% | 24.9% | 2,043 | 17.1% | 29.0% | -231 | -2.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,668 | 13.3% | 19.0% | 1,483 | 12.4% | 17.0% | +185 | +0.9pp |
| Not stated | 1,533 | 12.2% | 6.2% | 1,552 | 13.0% | 8.2% | -19 | -0.8pp |
| Hinduism | 802 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 405 | 3.4% | 2.8% | +397 | +3.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 347 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 289 | 2.4% | 2.6% | +58 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 289 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 258 | 2.2% | 2.5% | +31 | +0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 261 | 2.1% | 3.5% | 393 | 3.3% | 5.5% | -132 | -1.2pp |
| Assyrian Church of the East | 211 | 1.7% | 0.9% | 137 | 1.1% | 0.8% | +74 | +0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 209 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 210 | 1.8% | 2.6% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 12,523 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,971 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +552 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.