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 Greenvale (Vic.), accounting for 37.9% (8,057 people). This share was higher than Hume (C) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 2,327 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Greenvale (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Greenvale (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greenvale (Vic.), with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,057
% of total
37.9%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
8,057
37.9%
-7.4pp
Islam
2021 count
4,145
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
4,145
19.5%
+7.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,120
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
3,120
14.7%
+3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
867
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
867
4.1%
-2.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
855
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
855
4.0%
-0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
595
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
595
2.8%
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
572
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
572
2.7%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
485
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
485
2.3%
+0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
470
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
470
2.2%
+0.6pp
Chaldean Catholic
2021 count
261
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
261
1.2%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1,052
-7.4pp
Islam
+2,327
+7.7pp
No Religion, so described
+1,316
+3.0pp
Not stated
-79
-2.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+136
-0.7pp
Buddhism
+248
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+153
+0.2pp
Hinduism
+217
+0.6pp
Chaldean Catholic
+65
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Greenvale (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 8,057 | 37.9% | 24.9% | 7,005 | 45.3% | 29.0% | +1,052 | -7.4pp |
| Islam | 4,145 | 19.5% | 18.9% | 1,818 | 11.8% | 16.5% | +2,327 | +7.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 3,120 | 14.7% | 19.0% | 1,804 | 11.7% | 17.0% | +1,316 | +3.0pp |
| Not stated | 867 | 4.1% | 6.2% | 946 | 6.1% | 8.2% | -79 | -2.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 855 | 4.0% | 2.3% | 719 | 4.7% | 2.6% | +136 | -0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 595 | 2.8% | 2.5% | 347 | 2.2% | 2.5% | +248 | +0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 572 | 2.7% | 3.5% | 586 | 3.8% | 5.5% | -14 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 485 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 332 | 2.1% | 2.6% | +153 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 470 | 2.2% | 4.8% | 253 | 1.6% | 2.8% | +217 | +0.6pp |
| Chaldean Catholic | 261 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 196 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +65 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 21,249 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15,450 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,799 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.