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 Marino, accounting for 52% (1,182 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 293 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marino - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marino in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marino, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,182
% of total
52.0%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
1,182
52.0%
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
370
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
370
16.3%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
223
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
223
9.8%
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
101
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
101
4.4%
-1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
98
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
98
4.3%
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
47
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
47
2.1%
-0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
41
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
41
1.8%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
33
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
33
1.5%
+0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
27
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
27
1.2%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
16
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
0.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+293
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
-26
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-80
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
-18
-1.1pp
Not stated
-74
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-17
-0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
+4
+0.1pp
Lutheran
+21
+0.9pp
Baptist
-10
-0.5pp
Buddhism
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Marino. 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 | 1,182 | 52.0% | 46.7% | 889 | 41.0% | 37.1% | +293 | +11.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 370 | 16.3% | 15.8% | 396 | 18.3% | 18.1% | -26 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 223 | 9.8% | 7.3% | 303 | 14.0% | 10.0% | -80 | -4.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 101 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 119 | 5.5% | 6.2% | -18 | -1.1pp |
| Not stated | 98 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 172 | 7.9% | 7.5% | -74 | -3.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 47 | 2.1% | 2.8% | 64 | 3.0% | 3.0% | -17 | -0.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 41 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 37 | 1.7% | 1.9% | +4 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 33 | 1.5% | 1.3% | 12 | 0.6% | 1.7% | +21 | +0.9pp |
| Baptist | 27 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 37 | 1.7% | 1.9% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 0.7% | 1.7% | 16 | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +106 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.