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 Clarence Gardens, accounting for 50% (1,177 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 260 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clarence Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clarence Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarence Gardens, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,177
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
1,177
50.0%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
413
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
413
17.5%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
141
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
141
6.0%
-2.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
110
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
110
4.7%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
110
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
110
4.7%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
76
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
76
3.2%
-2.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
63
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
63
2.7%
+1.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
38
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
38
1.6%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
33
1.4%
-0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
32
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
32
1.4%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+260
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
-33
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-2.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+17
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-28
-1.3pp
Not stated
-51
-2.4pp
Hinduism
+29
+1.2pp
Lutheran
-19
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-20
-0.9pp
Buddhism
-7
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Clarence Gardens. 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 | 1,177 | 50.0% | 49.4% | 917 | 40.2% | 39.0% | +260 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 413 | 17.5% | 13.6% | 446 | 19.5% | 15.3% | -33 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 141 | 6.0% | 8.7% | 184 | 8.1% | 11.1% | -43 | -2.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 110 | 4.7% | 3.0% | 93 | 4.1% | 3.2% | +17 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 110 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 138 | 6.0% | 7.3% | -28 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 76 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 127 | 5.6% | 7.1% | -51 | -2.4pp |
| Hinduism | 63 | 2.7% | 1.5% | 34 | 1.5% | 1.0% | +29 | +1.2pp |
| Lutheran | 38 | 1.6% | 2.0% | 57 | 2.5% | 2.4% | -19 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 1.4% | 2.5% | 53 | 2.3% | 2.8% | -20 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 32 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 39 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 2,354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +72 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.