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 Lower Mitcham, accounting for 51% (1,106 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 234 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lower Mitcham - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lower Mitcham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lower Mitcham, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,106
% of total
51.0%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
1,106
51.0%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
352
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
352
16.2%
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
248
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
248
11.4%
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
102
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
102
4.7%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
74
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
74
3.4%
-3.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
56
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
56
2.6%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
49
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
49
2.3%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
30
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
30
1.4%
-1.3pp
Islam
2021 count
27
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
27
1.2%
+0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
26
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
1.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+234
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
-21
-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
-38
-1.8pp
Not stated
-74
-3.5pp
Greek Orthodox
-13
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-0.5pp
Baptist
-28
-1.3pp
Islam
+9
+0.4pp
Lutheran
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Lower Mitcham. 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 | 1,106 | 51.0% | 49.4% | 872 | 40.7% | 39.0% | +234 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 352 | 16.2% | 13.6% | 373 | 17.4% | 15.3% | -21 | -1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 248 | 11.4% | 8.7% | 271 | 12.6% | 11.1% | -23 | -1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 102 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 140 | 6.5% | 7.3% | -38 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 74 | 3.4% | 4.0% | 148 | 6.9% | 7.1% | -74 | -3.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 56 | 2.6% | 3.0% | 69 | 3.2% | 3.2% | -13 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 49 | 2.3% | 2.5% | 59 | 2.8% | 2.8% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 30 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 58 | 2.7% | 2.4% | -28 | -1.3pp |
| Islam | 27 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 18 | 0.8% | 1.4% | +9 | +0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 26 | 1.2% | 2.0% | 26 | 1.2% | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.