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 Bulleen, accounting for 31.8% (3,562 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (19.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 3,549 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bulleen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bulleen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bulleen, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,562
% of total
31.8%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
3,562
31.8%
+13.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,292
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
3,292
29.3%
+12.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,366
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-
1,366
12.2%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
454
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-
454
4.0%
-
Not stated
2021 count
410
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
410
3.7%
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
372
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-21.7pp
372
3.3%
-21.7pp
Islam
2021 count
279
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-
279
2.5%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
274
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
274
2.4%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
172
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
172
1.5%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
161
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
161
1.4%
-11.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+3,549
+13.7pp
No Religion, so described
+3,280
+12.6pp
Not stated
+407
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+354
-21.7pp
Uniting Church
+152
-11.1pp
Presbyterian
+102
-14.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+10
-8.2pp
Data table
Religion for Bulleen. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Manningham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 3,562 | 31.8% | 19.6% | 13 | 18.1% | 22.3% | +3,549 | +13.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 3,292 | 29.3% | 37.0% | 12 | 16.7% | 30.7% | +3,280 | +12.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,366 | 12.2% | 7.9% | - | - | 8.1% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 454 | 4.0% | 4.4% | - | - | 4.0% | - | - |
| Not stated | 410 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3 | 4.2% | 7.3% | +407 | -0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 372 | 3.3% | 5.7% | 18 | 25.0% | 7.3% | +354 | -21.7pp |
| Islam | 279 | 2.5% | 3.4% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 274 | 2.4% | 3.0% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 172 | 1.5% | 1.9% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 161 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 9 | 12.5% | 2.9% | +152 | -11.1pp |
| Total | 11,218 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11,146 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.