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 Campbellfield, accounting for 38.3% (1,909 people). This share was higher than Hume (C) (18.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 308 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Campbellfield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Campbellfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Campbellfield, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Islam
2021 count
1,909
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
1,909
38.3%
+2.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,212
% of total
24.3%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
1,212
24.3%
-6.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
389
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
389
7.8%
+1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
386
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
386
7.7%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
271
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
271
5.4%
-0.1pp
Chaldean Catholic
2021 count
216
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
216
4.3%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
85
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
85
1.7%
+0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
83
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
83
1.7%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
81
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
81
1.6%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
47
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
47
0.9%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Islam
+131
+2.9pp
Western Catholic
-308
-6.0pp
No Religion, so described
+60
+1.2pp
Not stated
-2
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-3
-0.1pp
Chaldean Catholic
+10
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
+0.5pp
Hinduism
+13
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+18
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Campbellfield. 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 | 1,909 | 38.3% | 18.9% | 1,778 | 35.4% | 16.5% | +131 | +2.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,212 | 24.3% | 24.9% | 1,520 | 30.3% | 29.0% | -308 | -6.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 389 | 7.8% | 19.0% | 329 | 6.6% | 17.0% | +60 | +1.2pp |
| Not stated | 386 | 7.7% | 6.2% | 388 | 7.7% | 8.2% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 271 | 5.4% | 2.3% | 274 | 5.5% | 2.6% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Chaldean Catholic | 216 | 4.3% | 1.7% | 206 | 4.1% | 1.6% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 85 | 1.7% | 2.9% | 62 | 1.2% | 2.6% | +23 | +0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 83 | 1.7% | 4.8% | 70 | 1.4% | 2.8% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 81 | 1.6% | 2.5% | 63 | 1.3% | 2.5% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 47 | 0.9% | 3.5% | 61 | 1.2% | 5.5% | -14 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 4,982 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,017 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.