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 Scoresby, accounting for 34.7% (2,110 people). This share was lower than Knox (C) (41.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,059 people, while its share fell by 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Scoresby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Scoresby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scoresby, with comparison markers for Knox (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,110
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
2,110
34.7%
-5.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,084
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
1,084
17.8%
+5.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
461
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-
461
7.6%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
377
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-
377
6.2%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
368
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
368
6.1%
-11.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
295
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
295
4.9%
-5.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
249
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-
249
4.1%
-
Baptist
2021 count
166
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
166
2.7%
-4.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
159
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
159
2.6%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
130
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
130
2.1%
-3.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,059
-5.8pp
Western Catholic
+1,068
+5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+346
-11.4pp
Not stated
+282
-5.4pp
Baptist
+157
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
+123
-3.5pp
Presbyterian
+98
-0.7pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
+12
-3.7pp
Data table
Religion for Scoresby. 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 | 2,110 | 34.7% | 41.1% | 51 | 40.5% | 33.6% | +2,059 | -5.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,084 | 17.8% | 18.7% | 16 | 12.7% | 21.4% | +1,068 | +5.1pp |
| Buddhism | 461 | 7.6% | 4.3% | - | - | 3.8% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 377 | 6.2% | 3.6% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 368 | 6.1% | 6.7% | 22 | 17.5% | 9.4% | +346 | -11.4pp |
| Not stated | 295 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 13 | 10.3% | 7.0% | +282 | -5.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 249 | 4.1% | 3.5% | - | - | 3.4% | - | - |
| Baptist | 166 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 9 | 7.1% | 2.4% | +157 | -4.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 159 | 2.6% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 130 | 2.1% | 2.3% | 7 | 5.6% | 3.2% | +123 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 6,077 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,951 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.