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 Colonel Light Gardens, accounting for 51.9% (1,713 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,708 people and 35.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Colonel Light Gardens - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Colonel Light Gardens in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Colonel Light Gardens, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,713
% of total
51.9%
Change from 2016
+35.8pp
1,713
51.9%
+35.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
612
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-10.4pp
612
18.6%
-10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
283
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-36.6pp
283
8.6%
-36.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
189
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-
189
5.7%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
136
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-
136
4.1%
-
Baptist
2021 count
66
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
66
2.0%
-
Not stated
2021 count
63
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
63
1.9%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
55
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
55
1.7%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
52
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
52
1.6%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
22
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
22
0.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,708
+35.8pp
Western Catholic
+603
-10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+269
-36.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+11
-9.3pp
Data table
Religion for Colonel Light 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 | 1,713 | 51.9% | 49.4% | 5 | 16.1% | 39.0% | +1,708 | +35.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 612 | 18.6% | 13.6% | 9 | 29.0% | 15.3% | +603 | -10.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 283 | 8.6% | 8.7% | 14 | 45.2% | 11.1% | +269 | -36.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 189 | 5.7% | 5.4% | - | - | 7.3% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 136 | 4.1% | 3.0% | - | - | 3.2% | - | - |
| Baptist | 66 | 2.0% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Not stated | 63 | 1.9% | 4.0% | - | - | 7.1% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 55 | 1.7% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 52 | 1.6% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.8% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 22 | 0.7% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Total | 3,298 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,267 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.