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 Oaklands Junction, accounting for 33.9% (148 people). This share was higher than Hume (C) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 34 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Oaklands Junction - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Oaklands Junction in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oaklands Junction, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
148
% of total
33.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
148
33.9%
-3.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
110
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
110
25.2%
+7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
51
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
51
11.7%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
32
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
32
7.3%
+0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
31
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
31
7.1%
+1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
16
3.7%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
14
3.2%
-4.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-9
-3.0pp
No Religion, so described
+34
+7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-2.9pp
Not stated
+3
+0.5pp
Islam
+7
+1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-20
-4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Oaklands Junction. 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 | 148 | 33.9% | 24.9% | 157 | 36.9% | 29.0% | -9 | -3.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 110 | 25.2% | 19.0% | 76 | 17.8% | 17.0% | +34 | +7.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 51 | 11.7% | 3.5% | 62 | 14.6% | 5.5% | -11 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 7.3% | 6.2% | 29 | 6.8% | 8.2% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 31 | 7.1% | 18.9% | 24 | 5.6% | 16.5% | +7 | +1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 3.7% | 2.9% | 11 | 2.6% | 2.6% | +5 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 3.2% | 1.1% | 34 | 8.0% | 1.8% | -20 | -4.8pp |
| Total | 437 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 426 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.