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, Sikhism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Kalkallo, accounting for 24.6% (1,367 people). This share was higher than Hume (C) (4.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 946 people, while its share fell by 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kalkallo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kalkallo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kalkallo, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Sikhism
2021 count
1,367
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-
1,367
24.6%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
978
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-14.7pp
978
17.6%
-14.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
888
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-12.3pp
888
16.0%
-12.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
566
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-
566
10.2%
-
Islam
2021 count
455
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-
455
8.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
359
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
359
6.5%
-8.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
155
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
155
2.8%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
117
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
117
2.1%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
94
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
94
1.7%
-3.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
81
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
81
1.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+946
-14.7pp
Western Catholic
+860
-12.3pp
Not stated
+344
-8.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+89
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+65
-3.8pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+29
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
+24
-5.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+13
-4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Kalkallo. 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 | |
| Sikhism | 1,367 | 24.6% | 4.5% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 978 | 17.6% | 19.0% | 32 | 32.3% | 17.0% | +946 | -14.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 888 | 16.0% | 24.9% | 28 | 28.3% | 29.0% | +860 | -12.3pp |
| Hinduism | 566 | 10.2% | 4.8% | - | - | 2.8% | - | - |
| Islam | 455 | 8.2% | 18.9% | - | - | 16.5% | - | - |
| Not stated | 359 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 15 | 15.2% | 8.2% | +344 | -8.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 155 | 2.8% | 2.9% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 117 | 2.1% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.5% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 94 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 5 | 5.1% | 2.6% | +89 | -3.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 81 | 1.5% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 5,563 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 99 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,464 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.