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 Panorama, accounting for 43.4% (1,027 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 306 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Panorama - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Panorama in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Panorama, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,027
% of total
43.4%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
1,027
43.4%
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
391
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
391
16.5%
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
194
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
194
8.2%
-1.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
138
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
138
5.8%
-0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
119
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
119
5.0%
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
107
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
107
4.5%
-1.7pp
Lutheran
2021 count
91
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
91
3.8%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
60
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
60
2.5%
-1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
44
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
44
1.9%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
44
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
44
1.9%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+306
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
-13
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-38
-1.8pp
Greek Orthodox
-15
-0.8pp
Not stated
-83
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
-37
-1.7pp
Lutheran
-15
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-22
-1.0pp
Baptist
+2
+0.1pp
Islam
+6
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Panorama. 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 | 1,027 | 43.4% | 49.4% | 721 | 31.2% | 39.0% | +306 | +12.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 391 | 16.5% | 13.6% | 404 | 17.5% | 15.3% | -13 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 194 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 232 | 10.0% | 11.1% | -38 | -1.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 138 | 5.8% | 3.0% | 153 | 6.6% | 3.2% | -15 | -0.8pp |
| Not stated | 119 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 202 | 8.7% | 7.1% | -83 | -3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 107 | 4.5% | 5.4% | 144 | 6.2% | 7.3% | -37 | -1.7pp |
| Lutheran | 91 | 3.8% | 2.0% | 106 | 4.6% | 2.4% | -15 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 60 | 2.5% | 2.5% | 82 | 3.5% | 2.8% | -22 | -1.0pp |
| Baptist | 44 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 42 | 1.8% | 2.4% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 44 | 1.9% | 1.2% | 38 | 1.6% | 1.4% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 2,365 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.