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 Mickleham, accounting for 21.3% (3,724 people). This share was lower than Hume (C) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 2,654 people, while its share fell by 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mickleham - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mickleham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mickleham, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,724
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
3,724
21.3%
-13.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,757
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
2,757
15.8%
-1.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
2,589
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
2,589
14.8%
+9.5pp
Islam
2021 count
2,336
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
2,336
13.4%
+7.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,461
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
1,461
8.4%
+4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,128
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,128
6.5%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
667
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
667
3.8%
+0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
376
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
376
2.2%
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
350
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
350
2.0%
-3.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
307
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
307
1.8%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+2,654
-13.0pp
No Religion, so described
+2,221
-1.4pp
Sikhism
+2,423
+9.5pp
Islam
+2,163
+7.9pp
Hinduism
+1,330
+4.2pp
Not stated
+917
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+574
+0.8pp
Buddhism
+293
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+181
-3.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+191
-1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Mickleham. 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 | 3,724 | 21.3% | 24.9% | 1,070 | 34.3% | 29.0% | +2,654 | -13.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,757 | 15.8% | 19.0% | 536 | 17.2% | 17.0% | +2,221 | -1.4pp |
| Sikhism | 2,589 | 14.8% | 4.5% | 166 | 5.3% | 2.4% | +2,423 | +9.5pp |
| Islam | 2,336 | 13.4% | 18.9% | 173 | 5.5% | 16.5% | +2,163 | +7.9pp |
| Hinduism | 1,461 | 8.4% | 4.8% | 131 | 4.2% | 2.8% | +1,330 | +4.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,128 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 211 | 6.8% | 8.2% | +917 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 667 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 93 | 3.0% | 2.6% | +574 | +0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 376 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 83 | 2.7% | 2.5% | +293 | -0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 350 | 2.0% | 3.5% | 169 | 5.4% | 5.5% | +181 | -3.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 307 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 116 | 3.7% | 2.6% | +191 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 17,459 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14,341 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.