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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Craigieburn, accounting for 22.6% (14,727 people). This share was lower than Hume (C) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 3,996 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Craigieburn - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Craigieburn in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Craigieburn, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
14,727
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
14,727
22.6%
-3.8pp
Islam
2021 count
9,968
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
9,968
15.3%
+3.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
9,561
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
9,561
14.7%
-0.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
6,184
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
6,184
9.5%
+2.8pp
Sikhism
2021 count
6,142
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
6,142
9.4%
+2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,699
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
3,699
5.7%
-1.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
2,329
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
2,329
3.6%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
2,178
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
2,178
3.3%
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,552
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
1,552
2.4%
-2.1pp
Chaldean Catholic
2021 count
1,500
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,500
2.3%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1,425
-3.8pp
Islam
+3,996
+3.4pp
No Religion, so described
+1,731
-0.9pp
Hinduism
+2,824
+2.8pp
Sikhism
+2,510
+2.2pp
Not stated
+77
-1.5pp
Buddhism
+425
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+630
+0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-737
-2.1pp
Chaldean Catholic
+820
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Craigieburn. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 14,727 | 22.6% | 24.9% | 13,302 | 26.4% | 29.0% | +1,425 | -3.8pp |
| Islam | 9,968 | 15.3% | 18.9% | 5,972 | 11.9% | 16.5% | +3,996 | +3.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 9,561 | 14.7% | 19.0% | 7,830 | 15.6% | 17.0% | +1,731 | -0.9pp |
| Hinduism | 6,184 | 9.5% | 4.8% | 3,360 | 6.7% | 2.8% | +2,824 | +2.8pp |
| Sikhism | 6,142 | 9.4% | 4.5% | 3,632 | 7.2% | 2.4% | +2,510 | +2.2pp |
| Not stated | 3,699 | 5.7% | 6.2% | 3,622 | 7.2% | 8.2% | +77 | -1.5pp |
| Buddhism | 2,329 | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1,904 | 3.8% | 2.5% | +425 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 2,178 | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1,548 | 3.1% | 2.6% | +630 | +0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,552 | 2.4% | 3.5% | 2,289 | 4.5% | 5.5% | -737 | -2.1pp |
| Chaldean Catholic | 1,500 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 680 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +820 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 65,194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 50,333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14,861 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.