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 Knoxfield, accounting for 40.2% (3,073 people). This share was lower than Knox (C) (41.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,055 people, while its share fell by 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Knoxfield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Knoxfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Knoxfield, with comparison markers for Knox (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,073
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
3,073
40.2%
-7.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,209
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,209
15.8%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
502
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-
502
6.6%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
346
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-
346
4.5%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
341
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
341
4.5%
-8.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
316
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-
316
4.1%
-
Not stated
2021 count
307
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-19.7pp
307
4.0%
-19.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
264
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
264
3.5%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
234
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
234
3.1%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
212
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
212
2.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,055
-7.2pp
Western Catholic
+1,203
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+336
-8.7pp
Not stated
+298
-19.7pp
Data table
Religion for Knoxfield. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Knox (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | % | Knox (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,073 | 40.2% | 41.1% | 18 | 47.4% | 33.6% | +3,055 | -7.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,209 | 15.8% | 18.7% | 6 | 15.8% | 21.4% | +1,203 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 502 | 6.6% | 6.7% | - | - | 9.4% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 346 | 4.5% | 4.3% | - | - | 3.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 341 | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5 | 13.2% | 3.4% | +336 | -8.7pp |
| Hinduism | 316 | 4.1% | 3.6% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Not stated | 307 | 4.0% | 4.6% | 9 | 23.7% | 7.0% | +298 | -19.7pp |
| Baptist | 264 | 3.5% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 234 | 3.1% | 2.3% | - | - | 3.2% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 212 | 2.8% | 1.6% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 7,635 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,597 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.