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 Ascot Park, accounting for 41.6% (1,480 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,366 people and 0.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ascot Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ascot Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ascot Park, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,480
% of total
41.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,480
41.6%
+0.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
488
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
488
13.7%
+8.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
324
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-
324
9.1%
-
Islam
2021 count
219
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-
219
6.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
176
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-14.5pp
176
4.9%
-14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
160
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
160
4.5%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
127
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
127
3.6%
-6.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
119
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
119
3.3%
-1.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
73
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
73
2.1%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
64
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
64
1.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,366
+0.6pp
Western Catholic
+473
+8.3pp
Not stated
+122
-14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+140
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
+98
-6.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+106
-1.4pp
Lutheran
+42
+0.2pp
Baptist
+31
-0.4pp
Inadequately described
+22
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+16
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Ascot Park. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,480 | 41.6% | 46.7% | 114 | 41.0% | 37.1% | +1,366 | +0.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 488 | 13.7% | 15.8% | 15 | 5.4% | 18.1% | +473 | +8.3pp |
| Hinduism | 324 | 9.1% | 3.9% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Islam | 219 | 6.2% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Not stated | 176 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 54 | 19.4% | 7.5% | +122 | -14.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 160 | 4.5% | 7.3% | 20 | 7.2% | 10.0% | +140 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 127 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 29 | 10.4% | 6.2% | +98 | -6.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 119 | 3.3% | 2.8% | 13 | 4.7% | 3.0% | +106 | -1.4pp |
| Buddhism | 73 | 2.1% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 64 | 1.8% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Total | 3,557 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 278 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,279 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.