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 Templestowe, accounting for 34.3% (5,814 people). This share was lower than Manningham (C) (37%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,186 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Templestowe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Templestowe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Templestowe, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,814
% of total
34.3%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
5,814
34.3%
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,575
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
3,575
21.1%
-2.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,610
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,610
9.5%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
992
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
992
5.8%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
830
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
830
4.9%
-2.3pp
Islam
2021 count
636
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
636
3.7%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
601
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
601
3.5%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
418
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
418
2.5%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
385
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
385
2.3%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
346
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
346
2.0%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,186
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
-350
-2.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+87
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-275
-1.8pp
Not stated
-370
-2.3pp
Islam
+78
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+60
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+28
+0.2pp
Baptist
+45
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-87
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Templestowe. 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 | 5,814 | 34.3% | 37.0% | 4,628 | 27.8% | 30.7% | +1,186 | +6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,575 | 21.1% | 19.6% | 3,925 | 23.6% | 22.3% | -350 | -2.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,610 | 9.5% | 7.9% | 1,523 | 9.2% | 8.1% | +87 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 992 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 1,267 | 7.6% | 7.3% | -275 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 830 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 1,200 | 7.2% | 7.3% | -370 | -2.3pp |
| Islam | 636 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 558 | 3.4% | 2.2% | +78 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 601 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 541 | 3.3% | 4.0% | +60 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 418 | 2.5% | 3.0% | 390 | 2.3% | 2.7% | +28 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 385 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 340 | 2.0% | 2.3% | +45 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 346 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 433 | 2.6% | 2.9% | -87 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 16,971 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,628 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +343 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.