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 Eden Hills, accounting for 60.5% (1,813 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (49.4%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eden Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eden Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eden Hills, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,813
% of total
60.5%
Change from 2016
-
1,813
60.5%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
242
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-
242
8.1%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
190
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-
190
6.3%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
178
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-
178
5.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
92
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
92
3.1%
-
Baptist
2021 count
90
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
90
3.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
87
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
87
2.9%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
42
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
42
1.4%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
36
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
36
1.2%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
28
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
28
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Eden Hills. 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 | 1,813 | 60.5% | 49.4% | - | - | 39.0% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 242 | 8.1% | 13.6% | - | - | 15.3% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 190 | 6.3% | 8.7% | - | - | 11.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 178 | 5.9% | 5.4% | - | - | 7.3% | - | - |
| Not stated | 92 | 3.1% | 4.0% | - | - | 7.1% | - | - |
| Baptist | 90 | 3.0% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 87 | 2.9% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.8% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 42 | 1.4% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 36 | 1.2% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 28 | 0.9% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Total | 2,997 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.