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 Maroondah (C), accounting for 45.3% (52,086 people). This share was higher than Greater Melbourne (36.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12,063 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maroondah (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maroondah (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Greater Melbourne and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maroondah (C), with comparison markers for Greater Melbourne.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
52,086
% of total
45.3%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
52,086
45.3%
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19,903
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
19,903
17.3%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
8,495
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
8,495
7.4%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
5,299
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
5,299
4.6%
-2.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
4,772
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
4,772
4.1%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
4,266
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
4,266
3.7%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
3,251
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
3,251
2.8%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
2,543
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
2,543
2.2%
+0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
2,164
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
2,164
1.9%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,721
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,721
1.5%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12,063
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
-2,067
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,615
-2.7pp
Not stated
-2,693
-2.6pp
Baptist
+108
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-68
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-927
-1.0pp
Buddhism
+414
+0.3pp
Hinduism
+754
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-516
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Maroondah (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Greater Melbourne.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Greater Melbourne% | Count | % | Greater Melbourne% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 52,086 | 45.3% | 36.9% | 40,023 | 36.3% | 31.0% | +12,063 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 19,903 | 17.3% | 20.5% | 21,970 | 19.9% | 23.2% | -2,067 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 8,495 | 7.4% | 5.5% | 11,110 | 10.1% | 7.6% | -2,615 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 5,299 | 4.6% | 5.8% | 7,992 | 7.2% | 8.6% | -2,693 | -2.6pp |
| Baptist | 4,772 | 4.1% | 1.3% | 4,664 | 4.2% | 1.3% | +108 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 4,266 | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4,334 | 3.9% | 2.6% | -68 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 3,251 | 2.8% | 1.7% | 4,178 | 3.8% | 2.3% | -927 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 2,543 | 2.2% | 3.9% | 2,129 | 1.9% | 3.8% | +414 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 2,164 | 1.9% | 4.1% | 1,410 | 1.3% | 2.9% | +754 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,721 | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2,237 | 2.0% | 1.5% | -516 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 115,024 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 110,345 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,679 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.