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 Marion, accounting for 40% (1,641 people). This share was lower than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 414 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marion - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marion in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marion, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,641
% of total
40.0%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
1,641
40.0%
+8.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
649
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
649
15.8%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
330
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
330
8.0%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
290
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
290
7.1%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
197
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
197
4.8%
-2.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
182
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
182
4.4%
+2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
138
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
138
3.4%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
86
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
86
2.1%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
77
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
77
1.9%
+0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
76
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
76
1.9%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+414
+8.5pp
Western Catholic
-74
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-75
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-110
-3.2pp
Not stated
-104
-2.9pp
Hinduism
+95
+2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+25
+0.5pp
Baptist
+8
+0.1pp
Lutheran
+22
+0.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+8
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Marion. 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 | 1,641 | 40.0% | 46.7% | 1,227 | 31.5% | 37.1% | +414 | +8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 649 | 15.8% | 15.8% | 723 | 18.6% | 18.1% | -74 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 330 | 8.0% | 7.3% | 405 | 10.4% | 10.0% | -75 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 290 | 7.1% | 4.3% | 400 | 10.3% | 6.2% | -110 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 197 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 301 | 7.7% | 7.5% | -104 | -2.9pp |
| Hinduism | 182 | 4.4% | 3.9% | 87 | 2.2% | 2.1% | +95 | +2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 138 | 3.4% | 2.8% | 113 | 2.9% | 3.0% | +25 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 86 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 78 | 2.0% | 1.9% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 77 | 1.9% | 1.3% | 55 | 1.4% | 1.7% | +22 | +0.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 76 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 68 | 1.7% | 1.9% | +8 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 4,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,890 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +213 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.