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 Urrbrae, accounting for 41.2% (443 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 112 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Urrbrae - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Urrbrae in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Urrbrae, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
443
% of total
41.2%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
443
41.2%
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
195
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
195
18.1%
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
153
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
153
14.2%
-3.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
39
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
39
3.6%
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
33
3.1%
+0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
28
2.6%
-2.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
26
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
26
2.4%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
22
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
22
2.0%
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
22
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
22
2.0%
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
22
2.0%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+112
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
+24
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-3.9pp
Uniting Church
-36
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.4pp
Not stated
-24
-2.8pp
Lutheran
+1
-0.2pp
Baptist
+5
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-6
-0.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+17
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Urrbrae. 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 | 443 | 41.2% | 49.4% | 331 | 34.1% | 39.0% | +112 | +7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 195 | 18.1% | 13.6% | 171 | 17.6% | 15.3% | +24 | +0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 153 | 14.2% | 8.7% | 176 | 18.1% | 11.1% | -23 | -3.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 39 | 3.6% | 5.4% | 75 | 7.7% | 7.3% | -36 | -4.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 3.1% | 2.5% | 26 | 2.7% | 2.8% | +7 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 2.6% | 4.0% | 52 | 5.4% | 7.1% | -24 | -2.8pp |
| Lutheran | 26 | 2.4% | 2.0% | 25 | 2.6% | 2.4% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 22 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 17 | 1.8% | 2.4% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 22 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 28 | 2.9% | 3.2% | -6 | -0.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 22 | 2.0% | 0.8% | 5 | 0.5% | 0.7% | +17 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 1,075 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 971 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +104 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.