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 Bellevue Heights, accounting for 49% (1,335 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 340 people and 10.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bellevue Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bellevue Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bellevue Heights, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,335
% of total
49.0%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
1,335
49.0%
+10.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
345
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
345
12.7%
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
205
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
205
7.5%
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
193
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
193
7.1%
-2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
131
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
131
4.8%
-2.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
98
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
98
3.6%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
60
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
60
2.2%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
53
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
53
1.9%
-1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
51
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
51
1.9%
+0.2pp
Islam
2021 count
43
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
43
1.6%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+340
+10.6pp
Western Catholic
-13
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-98
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
-57
-2.5pp
Not stated
-52
-2.3pp
Baptist
+8
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-14
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-26
-1.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+6
+0.2pp
Islam
+27
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Bellevue Heights. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,335 | 49.0% | 49.4% | 995 | 38.4% | 39.0% | +340 | +10.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 345 | 12.7% | 13.6% | 358 | 13.8% | 15.3% | -13 | -1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 205 | 7.5% | 8.7% | 303 | 11.7% | 11.1% | -98 | -4.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 193 | 7.1% | 5.4% | 250 | 9.6% | 7.3% | -57 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 131 | 4.8% | 4.0% | 183 | 7.1% | 7.1% | -52 | -2.3pp |
| Baptist | 98 | 3.6% | 2.2% | 90 | 3.5% | 2.4% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 60 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 74 | 2.9% | 2.4% | -14 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 53 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 79 | 3.0% | 2.8% | -26 | -1.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 51 | 1.9% | 3.0% | 45 | 1.7% | 3.2% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Islam | 43 | 1.6% | 1.2% | 16 | 0.6% | 1.4% | +27 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 2,722 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,594 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +128 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.