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 Park Orchards (part), accounting for 40.9% (1,564 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (37%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,549 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Park Orchards (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Park Orchards (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Park Orchards (part), with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,564
% of total
40.9%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
1,564
40.9%
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,089
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
1,089
28.5%
-8.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
350
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
350
9.1%
-11.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
160
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-
160
4.2%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
99
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
99
2.6%
-
Baptist
2021 count
92
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
92
2.4%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
90
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
90
2.4%
-3.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
67
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
67
1.8%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
51
1.3%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
50
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
50
1.3%
-8.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,549
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
+1,069
-8.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+339
-11.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+87
-3.2pp
Presbyterian
+45
-8.0pp
Data table
Religion for Park Orchards (part). 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 | 1,564 | 40.9% | 37.0% | 15 | 27.8% | 30.7% | +1,549 | +13.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,089 | 28.5% | 19.6% | 20 | 37.0% | 22.3% | +1,069 | -8.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 350 | 9.1% | 5.7% | 11 | 20.4% | 7.3% | +339 | -11.3pp |
| Not stated | 160 | 4.2% | 4.6% | - | - | 7.3% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 99 | 2.6% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 92 | 2.4% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 90 | 2.4% | 3.0% | 3 | 5.6% | 2.7% | +87 | -3.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 67 | 1.8% | 7.9% | - | - | 8.1% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 51 | 1.3% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 50 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 5 | 9.3% | 1.8% | +45 | -8.0pp |
| Total | 3,826 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,772 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.