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