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 Glengowrie, accounting for 45.8% (2,630 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 735 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glengowrie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glengowrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glengowrie, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,630
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
2,630
45.8%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,248
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,248
21.7%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
603
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
603
10.5%
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
343
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
343
6.0%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
178
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
178
3.1%
-3.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
119
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
119
2.1%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
103
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
103
1.8%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
86
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
86
1.5%
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
86
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
86
1.5%
+0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
44
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
44
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+735
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
+31
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-106
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
-84
-2.1pp
Not stated
-177
-3.6pp
Lutheran
-7
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
0.0pp
Baptist
+13
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+29
+0.4pp
Islam
+3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Glengowrie. 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 | 2,630 | 45.8% | 46.7% | 1,895 | 35.8% | 37.1% | +735 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,248 | 21.7% | 15.8% | 1,217 | 23.0% | 18.1% | +31 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 603 | 10.5% | 7.3% | 709 | 13.4% | 10.0% | -106 | -2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 343 | 6.0% | 4.3% | 427 | 8.1% | 6.2% | -84 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 178 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 355 | 6.7% | 7.5% | -177 | -3.6pp |
| Lutheran | 119 | 2.1% | 1.3% | 126 | 2.4% | 1.7% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 103 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 95 | 1.8% | 3.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 86 | 1.5% | 1.6% | 73 | 1.4% | 1.9% | +13 | +0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 86 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 57 | 1.1% | 1.9% | +29 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 44 | 0.8% | 2.3% | 41 | 0.8% | 2.3% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 5,744 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,299 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +445 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.