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, accounting for 45.8% (2,527 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (37%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,524 people and 30 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Warrandyte - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Warrandyte in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warrandyte, with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,527
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+30.0pp
2,527
45.8%
+30.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,082
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
1,082
19.6%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
499
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
499
9.0%
-6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
204
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-
204
3.7%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
192
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
192
3.5%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
173
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-44.3pp
173
3.1%
-44.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
171
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
171
3.1%
-
Baptist
2021 count
126
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
126
2.3%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
99
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
99
1.8%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
65
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
65
1.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,524
+30.0pp
Western Catholic
+1,078
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+496
-6.8pp
Uniting Church
+164
-44.3pp
Data table
Religion for Warrandyte. 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 | 2,527 | 45.8% | 37.0% | 3 | 15.8% | 30.7% | +2,524 | +30.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,082 | 19.6% | 19.6% | 4 | 21.1% | 22.3% | +1,078 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 499 | 9.0% | 5.7% | 3 | 15.8% | 7.3% | +496 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 204 | 3.7% | 4.6% | - | - | 7.3% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 192 | 3.5% | 7.9% | - | - | 8.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 173 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 9 | 47.4% | 2.9% | +164 | -44.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 171 | 3.1% | 3.0% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Baptist | 126 | 2.3% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 99 | 1.8% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 65 | 1.2% | 4.4% | - | - | 4.0% | - | - |
| Total | 5,523 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,504 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.