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 The Basin (Vic.), accounting for 54.4% (2,455 people). This share was higher than Knox (C) (41.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 471 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Basin (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Basin (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Knox (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Basin (Vic.), with comparison markers for Knox (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,455
% of total
54.4%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
2,455
54.4%
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
705
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
705
15.6%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
373
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
373
8.3%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
247
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
247
5.5%
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
119
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
119
2.6%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
96
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
96
2.1%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
63
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
63
1.4%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
55
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
55
1.2%
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
53
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
53
1.2%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
42
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
42
0.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+471
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
-106
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-106
-2.6pp
Not stated
-147
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-23
-0.6pp
Baptist
+4
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-23
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-23
-0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+23
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+10
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for The Basin (Vic.). 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 | 2,455 | 54.4% | 41.1% | 1,984 | 45.0% | 33.6% | +471 | +9.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 705 | 15.6% | 18.7% | 811 | 18.4% | 21.4% | -106 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 373 | 8.3% | 6.7% | 479 | 10.9% | 9.4% | -106 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 247 | 5.5% | 4.6% | 394 | 8.9% | 7.0% | -147 | -3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 119 | 2.6% | 3.5% | 142 | 3.2% | 3.4% | -23 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 96 | 2.1% | 2.3% | 92 | 2.1% | 2.4% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 63 | 1.4% | 2.3% | 86 | 1.9% | 3.2% | -23 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 55 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 78 | 1.8% | 2.1% | -23 | -0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 53 | 1.2% | 1.8% | 30 | 0.7% | 1.7% | +23 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 42 | 0.9% | 4.3% | 32 | 0.7% | 3.8% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 4,509 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,411 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +98 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.