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 Doncaster East, accounting for 38.8% (12,004 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (37%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,930 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Doncaster East - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Doncaster East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Doncaster East, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,004
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
12,004
38.8%
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,665
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
4,665
15.1%
-3.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
2,085
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
2,085
6.7%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,777
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,777
5.8%
+0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
1,556
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
1,556
5.0%
+1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,496
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
1,496
4.8%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,376
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,376
4.5%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,039
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,039
3.4%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
970
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
970
3.1%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
835
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
835
2.7%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,930
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
-494
-3.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-92
-1.0pp
Buddhism
+264
+0.5pp
Islam
+689
+1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-311
-1.6pp
Not stated
-555
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+187
+0.4pp
Baptist
+63
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+260
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Doncaster East. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 12,004 | 38.8% | 37.0% | 9,074 | 32.0% | 30.7% | +2,930 | +6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,665 | 15.1% | 19.6% | 5,159 | 18.2% | 22.3% | -494 | -3.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 2,085 | 6.7% | 7.9% | 2,177 | 7.7% | 8.1% | -92 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 1,777 | 5.8% | 4.4% | 1,513 | 5.3% | 4.0% | +264 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 1,556 | 5.0% | 3.4% | 867 | 3.1% | 2.2% | +689 | +1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,496 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 1,807 | 6.4% | 7.3% | -311 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,376 | 4.5% | 4.6% | 1,931 | 6.8% | 7.3% | -555 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,039 | 3.4% | 3.0% | 852 | 3.0% | 2.7% | +187 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 970 | 3.1% | 2.5% | 907 | 3.2% | 2.3% | +63 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 835 | 2.7% | 1.9% | 575 | 2.0% | 1.5% | +260 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 30,904 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28,336 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,568 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.