Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lower Mitcham, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Not stated
Greek Orthodox
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Islam
Lutheran
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.