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 Glandore (part), accounting for 42.9% (1,308 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 225 people and 6.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Glandore (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Glandore (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Glandore (part), with comparison markers for Marion (C).

Glandore (part)
Marion (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

1,308

% of total

42.9%

Change from 2016

+6.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

533

% of total

17.5%

Change from 2016

-2.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

163

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

-2.4pp

Greek Orthodox

2021 count

162

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Hinduism

2021 count

152

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

+1.7pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

148

% of total

4.9%

Change from 2016

-1.3pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

114

% of total

3.7%

Change from 2016

-2.2pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

81

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Islam

2021 count

68

% of total

2.2%

Change from 2016

+0.7pp

Lutheran

2021 count

63

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Data table

Religion for Glandore (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).

Religion for Glandore (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
Religion for Glandore (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Marion (C)%Count%Marion (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1,30842.9%46.7%1,08336.6%37.1%+225+6.3pp
Western Catholic53317.5%15.8%59220.0%18.1%-59-2.5pp
Not stated1635.3%4.3%2297.7%7.5%-66-2.4pp
Greek Orthodox1625.3%1.8%1655.6%1.9%-3-0.3pp
Hinduism1525.0%3.9%983.3%2.1%+54+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia1484.9%7.3%1836.2%10.0%-35-1.3pp
Uniting Church1143.7%4.3%1745.9%6.2%-60-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd812.7%2.8%652.2%3.0%+16+0.5pp
Islam682.2%2.3%451.5%2.3%+23+0.7pp
Lutheran632.1%1.3%702.4%1.7%-7-0.3pp
Total3,049100.0%100.0%2,962100.0%100.0%+870.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.