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 Mildura (RC), accounting for 42.4% (24,135 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6,118 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mildura (RC) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mildura (RC) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mildura (RC), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
24,135
% of total
42.4%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
24,135
42.4%
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10,995
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
10,995
19.3%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
5,164
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
5,164
9.1%
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,856
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
4,856
8.5%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
2,619
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
2,619
4.6%
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,203
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,203
2.1%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
1,171
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,171
2.1%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,096
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,096
1.9%
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
899
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
899
1.6%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
620
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
620
1.1%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6,118
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
-900
-2.8pp
Not stated
-357
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,548
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-966
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+112
+0.1pp
Islam
+227
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+560
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
-359
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+22
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mildura (RC). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 24,135 | 42.4% | 44.9% | 18,017 | 33.4% | 33.7% | +6,118 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 10,995 | 19.3% | 19.7% | 11,895 | 22.1% | 22.7% | -900 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 5,164 | 9.1% | 7.7% | 5,521 | 10.2% | 9.8% | -357 | -1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,856 | 8.5% | 9.8% | 6,404 | 11.9% | 13.3% | -1,548 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 2,619 | 4.6% | 4.7% | 3,585 | 6.7% | 6.5% | -966 | -2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,203 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1,091 | 2.0% | 2.1% | +112 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 1,171 | 2.1% | 0.9% | 944 | 1.8% | 0.7% | +227 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 1,096 | 1.9% | 0.9% | 536 | 1.0% | 0.8% | +560 | +0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 899 | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1,258 | 2.3% | 3.2% | -359 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 620 | 1.1% | 0.7% | 598 | 1.1% | 0.7% | +22 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 56,971 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 53,870 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,101 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.