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 Westmeadows, accounting for 30.4% (1,966 people). This share was higher than Hume (C) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 495 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Westmeadows - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Westmeadows in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Westmeadows, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,966
% of total
30.4%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
1,966
30.4%
-4.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,828
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
1,828
28.2%
+5.4pp
Islam
2021 count
719
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
719
11.1%
+4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
420
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
420
6.5%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
371
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
371
5.7%
-2.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
241
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
241
3.7%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
205
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
205
3.2%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
110
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
110
1.7%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
95
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
95
1.5%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
75
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
75
1.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-64
-4.3pp
No Religion, so described
+495
+5.4pp
Islam
+335
+4.5pp
Not stated
-89
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-84
-2.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+13
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+66
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-5
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-8
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+2
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Westmeadows. 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 | 1,966 | 30.4% | 24.9% | 2,030 | 34.7% | 29.0% | -64 | -4.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,828 | 28.2% | 19.0% | 1,333 | 22.8% | 17.0% | +495 | +5.4pp |
| Islam | 719 | 11.1% | 18.9% | 384 | 6.6% | 16.5% | +335 | +4.5pp |
| Not stated | 420 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 509 | 8.7% | 8.2% | -89 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 371 | 5.7% | 3.5% | 455 | 7.8% | 5.5% | -84 | -2.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 241 | 3.7% | 2.3% | 228 | 3.9% | 2.6% | +13 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 205 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 139 | 2.4% | 2.6% | +66 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 110 | 1.7% | 1.1% | 115 | 2.0% | 1.8% | -5 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 95 | 1.5% | 2.5% | 103 | 1.8% | 2.5% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 75 | 1.2% | 0.6% | 73 | 1.2% | 0.7% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,849 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +626 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.