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 Donvale, accounting for 35.7% (4,507 people). This share was lower than Manningham (C) (37%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4,488 people, while its share fell by 3.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Donvale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Donvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Donvale, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,507
% of total
35.7%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
4,507
35.7%
-3.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,571
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
2,571
20.3%
+10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
929
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-
929
7.4%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
654
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-
654
5.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
619
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-23.7pp
619
4.9%
-23.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
454
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
454
3.6%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
437
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
437
3.5%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
362
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
362
2.9%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
335
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
335
2.7%
-
Islam
2021 count
317
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-
317
2.5%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4,488
-3.1pp
Western Catholic
+2,566
+10.1pp
Not stated
+605
-23.7pp
Presbyterian
+264
-8.1pp
Lutheran
+91
-11.4pp
Data table
Religion for Donvale. 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 | 4,507 | 35.7% | 37.0% | 19 | 38.8% | 30.7% | +4,488 | -3.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,571 | 20.3% | 19.6% | 5 | 10.2% | 22.3% | +2,566 | +10.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 929 | 7.4% | 5.7% | - | - | 7.3% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 654 | 5.2% | 7.9% | - | - | 8.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 619 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 14 | 28.6% | 7.3% | +605 | -23.7pp |
| Baptist | 454 | 3.6% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 437 | 3.5% | 3.0% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 362 | 2.9% | 4.4% | - | - | 4.0% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 335 | 2.7% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Islam | 317 | 2.5% | 3.4% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Total | 12,635 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12,586 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.