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 Cumberland Park, accounting for 47.9% (1,229 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 287 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cumberland Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cumberland Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cumberland Park, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,229
% of total
47.9%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
1,229
47.9%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
432
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
432
16.8%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
193
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
193
7.5%
-1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
154
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
154
6.0%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
96
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
96
3.7%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
84
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
84
3.3%
-2.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
58
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
58
2.3%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
52
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
52
2.0%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
51
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
51
2.0%
+1.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
40
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
40
1.6%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+287
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-84
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+8
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-44
-1.9pp
Not stated
-71
-2.9pp
Lutheran
-2
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
0.0pp
Hinduism
+34
+1.3pp
Buddhism
+6
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Cumberland Park. 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 | 1,229 | 47.9% | 49.4% | 942 | 37.8% | 39.0% | +287 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 432 | 16.8% | 13.6% | 516 | 20.7% | 15.3% | -84 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 193 | 7.5% | 8.7% | 218 | 8.7% | 11.1% | -25 | -1.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 154 | 6.0% | 3.0% | 146 | 5.9% | 3.2% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 96 | 3.7% | 5.4% | 140 | 5.6% | 7.3% | -44 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 84 | 3.3% | 4.0% | 155 | 6.2% | 7.1% | -71 | -2.9pp |
| Lutheran | 58 | 2.3% | 2.0% | 60 | 2.4% | 2.4% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 52 | 2.0% | 2.5% | 49 | 2.0% | 2.8% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 51 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 17 | 0.7% | 1.0% | +34 | +1.3pp |
| Buddhism | 40 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 34 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 2,567 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,494 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +73 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.