Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kalkallo, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Sikhism
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Hinduism
Islam
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Greek Orthodox
Pentecostal, nfd
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.