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 1,054 people and 4.2 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

+4.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

533

% of total

17.5%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

163

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

-4.0pp

Greek Orthodox

2021 count

162

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

-

Hinduism

2021 count

152

% of total

5.0%

Change from 2016

-

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

148

% of total

4.9%

Change from 2016

-4.9pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

114

% of total

3.7%

Change from 2016

-5.6pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

81

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

+1.0pp

Islam

2021 count

68

% of total

2.2%

Change from 2016

-

Lutheran

2021 count

63

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

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%25438.7%37.1%+1,054+4.2pp
Western Catholic53317.5%15.8%12218.6%18.1%+411-1.1pp
Not stated1635.3%4.3%619.3%7.5%+102-4.0pp
Greek Orthodox1625.3%1.8%--1.9%--
Hinduism1525.0%3.9%--2.1%--
Anglican Church of Australia1484.9%7.3%649.8%10.0%+84-4.9pp
Uniting Church1143.7%4.3%619.3%6.2%+53-5.6pp
Christianity, nfd812.7%2.8%111.7%3.0%+70+1.0pp
Islam682.2%2.3%--2.3%--
Lutheran632.1%1.3%253.8%1.7%+38-1.7pp
Total3,049100.0%100.0%656100.0%100.0%+2,3930.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.