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 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
Western Catholic
Greek Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Islam
Buddhism
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
+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.