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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Kingston (C) (Vic.), accounting for 40.1% (63,472 people). This share was higher than Greater Melbourne (36.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15,867 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kingston (C) (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kingston (C) (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Melbourne and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kingston (C) (Vic.), with comparison markers for Greater Melbourne.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
63,472
% of total
40.1%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
63,472
40.1%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
36,967
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
36,967
23.4%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11,233
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
11,233
7.1%
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
9,102
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
9,102
5.8%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
7,596
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
7,596
4.8%
-3.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
4,563
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
4,563
2.9%
+0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
4,446
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
4,446
2.8%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
3,060
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
3,060
1.9%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
2,945
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
2,945
1.9%
-0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
2,301
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
2,301
1.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15,867
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
-1,796
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,880
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+498
+0.1pp
Not stated
-4,510
-3.2pp
Hinduism
+1,199
+0.7pp
Buddhism
+61
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-792
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-82
-0.1pp
Islam
+94
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Kingston (C) (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Melbourne.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Melbourne% | Count | % | Greater Melbourne% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 63,472 | 40.1% | 36.9% | 47,605 | 31.4% | 31.0% | +15,867 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 36,967 | 23.4% | 20.5% | 38,763 | 25.6% | 23.2% | -1,796 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11,233 | 7.1% | 5.5% | 14,113 | 9.3% | 7.6% | -2,880 | -2.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 9,102 | 5.8% | 3.3% | 8,604 | 5.7% | 3.5% | +498 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 7,596 | 4.8% | 5.8% | 12,106 | 8.0% | 8.6% | -4,510 | -3.2pp |
| Hinduism | 4,563 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 3,364 | 2.2% | 2.9% | +1,199 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 4,446 | 2.8% | 3.9% | 4,385 | 2.9% | 3.8% | +61 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 3,060 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 3,852 | 2.5% | 2.3% | -792 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 2,945 | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3,027 | 2.0% | 2.6% | -82 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 2,301 | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2,207 | 1.5% | 4.2% | +94 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 158,095 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 151,392 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6,703 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.