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 Warrandyte South, accounting for 43.1% (288 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (37%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 62 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Warrandyte South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Warrandyte South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warrandyte South, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
288
% of total
43.1%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
288
43.1%
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
145
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
145
21.7%
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
53
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
53
7.9%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
38
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
38
5.7%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
29
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
29
4.3%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
24
3.6%
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
19
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
19
2.8%
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
14
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
14
2.1%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
12
1.8%
-0.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
1.5%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+62
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-27
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-4.0pp
Not stated
-10
-1.6pp
Baptist
-11
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
-3
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+4
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.9pp
Lutheran
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Warrandyte South. 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 | 288 | 43.1% | 37.0% | 226 | 34.5% | 30.7% | +62 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 145 | 21.7% | 19.6% | 172 | 26.3% | 22.3% | -27 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 7.9% | 5.7% | 78 | 11.9% | 7.3% | -25 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 38 | 5.7% | 4.6% | 48 | 7.3% | 7.3% | -10 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 29 | 4.3% | 2.5% | 40 | 6.1% | 2.3% | -11 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 14 | 2.1% | 2.7% | +10 | +1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 22 | 3.4% | 2.9% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 14 | 2.1% | 7.9% | 10 | 1.5% | 8.1% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 18 | 2.7% | 1.8% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 1.5% | 0.4% | 12 | 1.8% | 0.5% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 668 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 655 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.