Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Manningham (C), accounting for 37% (46,191 people). This share was similar to Greater Melbourne (36.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10,451 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Manningham (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Manningham (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Melbourne and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Manningham (C), with comparison markers for Greater Melbourne.
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Greek Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10,451
+6.3pp
Western Catholic
-1,470
-2.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+397
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,342
-1.6pp
Not stated
-2,757
-2.7pp
Buddhism
+791
+0.4pp
Islam
+1,659
+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+569
+0.3pp
Baptist
+351
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-627
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Manningham (C). 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 | 46,191 | 37.0% | 36.9% | 35,740 | 30.7% | 31.0% | +10,451 | +6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 24,402 | 19.6% | 20.5% | 25,872 | 22.3% | 23.2% | -1,470 | -2.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 9,799 | 7.9% | 3.3% | 9,402 | 8.1% | 3.5% | +397 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 7,133 | 5.7% | 5.5% | 8,475 | 7.3% | 7.6% | -1,342 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 5,685 | 4.6% | 5.8% | 8,442 | 7.3% | 8.6% | -2,757 | -2.7pp |
| Buddhism | 5,460 | 4.4% | 3.9% | 4,669 | 4.0% | 3.8% | +791 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 4,247 | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2,588 | 2.2% | 4.2% | +1,659 | +1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 3,719 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3,150 | 2.7% | 2.6% | +569 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 3,057 | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2,706 | 2.3% | 1.3% | +351 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 2,753 | 2.2% | 1.7% | 3,380 | 2.9% | 2.3% | -627 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 124,690 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 116,232 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,458 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.