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 Craigburn Farm, accounting for 48.2% (1,497 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 589 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Craigburn Farm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Craigburn Farm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Craigburn Farm, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,497
% of total
48.2%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
1,497
48.2%
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
381
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
381
12.3%
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
261
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
261
8.4%
-3.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
212
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
212
6.8%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
96
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
96
3.1%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
87
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
87
2.8%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
76
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
76
2.4%
-2.3pp
Brethren
2021 count
67
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
67
2.2%
+0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
66
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
66
2.1%
-1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
60
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
60
1.9%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+589
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
+19
-2.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-3.5pp
Uniting Church
+38
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-0.9pp
Baptist
-2
-0.9pp
Not stated
-36
-2.3pp
Brethren
+25
+0.4pp
Lutheran
-9
-1.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+22
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Craigburn Farm. 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 | 1,497 | 48.2% | 49.4% | 908 | 37.8% | 39.0% | +589 | +10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 381 | 12.3% | 13.6% | 362 | 15.1% | 15.3% | +19 | -2.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 261 | 8.4% | 8.7% | 286 | 11.9% | 11.1% | -25 | -3.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 212 | 6.8% | 5.4% | 174 | 7.2% | 7.3% | +38 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 96 | 3.1% | 2.5% | 97 | 4.0% | 2.8% | -1 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 87 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 89 | 3.7% | 2.4% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 76 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 112 | 4.7% | 7.1% | -36 | -2.3pp |
| Brethren | 67 | 2.2% | 0.2% | 42 | 1.8% | 0.3% | +25 | +0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 66 | 2.1% | 2.0% | 75 | 3.1% | 2.4% | -9 | -1.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 60 | 1.9% | 3.0% | 38 | 1.6% | 3.2% | +22 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 3,107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,400 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +707 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.