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 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 338 people and 6.8 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ascot Park, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Hinduism
Islam
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Greek Orthodox
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+338
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
-51
-2.7pp
Hinduism
+168
+4.3pp
Islam
+26
+0.3pp
Not stated
-72
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-44
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
-23
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+2
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-28
-1.0pp
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% | 1,142 | 34.8% | 37.1% | +338 | +6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 488 | 13.7% | 15.8% | 539 | 16.4% | 18.1% | -51 | -2.7pp |
| Hinduism | 324 | 9.1% | 3.9% | 156 | 4.8% | 2.1% | +168 | +4.3pp |
| Islam | 219 | 6.2% | 2.3% | 193 | 5.9% | 2.3% | +26 | +0.3pp |
| Not stated | 176 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 248 | 7.6% | 7.5% | -72 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 160 | 4.5% | 7.3% | 204 | 6.2% | 10.0% | -44 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 127 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 150 | 4.6% | 6.2% | -23 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 119 | 3.3% | 2.8% | 121 | 3.7% | 3.0% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 73 | 2.1% | 1.7% | 71 | 2.2% | 1.6% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 64 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 92 | 2.8% | 1.9% | -28 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 3,557 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,279 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +278 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.