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 Pasadena, accounting for 35.7% (1,091 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 279 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pasadena - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pasadena in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pasadena, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,091
% of total
35.7%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
1,091
35.7%
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
437
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
437
14.3%
-1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
243
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
243
8.0%
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
222
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
222
7.3%
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
164
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
164
5.4%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
154
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
154
5.0%
-1.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
127
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
127
4.2%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
97
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
97
3.2%
-1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
97
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
97
3.2%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
78
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
78
2.6%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+279
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
-24
-1.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-11
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-56
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
-42
-1.5pp
Not stated
-49
-1.8pp
Lutheran
-13
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-33
-1.2pp
Baptist
+3
0.0pp
Hinduism
+40
+1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Pasadena. 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 | 1,091 | 35.7% | 49.4% | 812 | 27.3% | 39.0% | +279 | +8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 437 | 14.3% | 13.6% | 461 | 15.5% | 15.3% | -24 | -1.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 243 | 8.0% | 3.0% | 254 | 8.5% | 3.2% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 222 | 7.3% | 8.7% | 278 | 9.3% | 11.1% | -56 | -2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 164 | 5.4% | 5.4% | 206 | 6.9% | 7.3% | -42 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 154 | 5.0% | 4.0% | 203 | 6.8% | 7.1% | -49 | -1.8pp |
| Lutheran | 127 | 4.2% | 2.0% | 140 | 4.7% | 2.4% | -13 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 97 | 3.2% | 2.5% | 130 | 4.4% | 2.8% | -33 | -1.2pp |
| Baptist | 97 | 3.2% | 2.2% | 94 | 3.2% | 2.4% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 78 | 2.6% | 1.5% | 38 | 1.3% | 1.0% | +40 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 3,056 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,976 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +80 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.