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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Melbourne Airport, accounting for 10% (6 people). This share was lower than Hume (C) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 10 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Melbourne Airport - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Melbourne Airport in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Melbourne Airport, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-23
+9.7pp
Data table
Religion for Melbourne Airport. 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 | |
| Not stated | 48 | 80.0% | 6.2% | 71 | 70.3% | 8.2% | -23 | +9.7pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -41 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.