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 Westbourne Park, accounting for 45.7% (1,162 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 406 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Westbourne Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Westbourne Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Westbourne Park, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,162
% of total
45.7%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
1,162
45.7%
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
419
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
419
16.5%
-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
227
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
227
8.9%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
182
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
182
7.2%
+1.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
113
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
113
4.4%
+3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
74
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
74
2.9%
-4.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
58
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
58
2.3%
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
57
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
57
2.2%
-0.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
43
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
43
1.7%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
36
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
36
1.4%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+406
+6.8pp
Western Catholic
-24
-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+32
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
+68
+1.3pp
Greek Orthodox
+94
+3.4pp
Not stated
-68
-4.4pp
Hinduism
+34
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
-0.6pp
Lutheran
+6
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+28
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Westbourne Park. 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 | 1,162 | 45.7% | 49.4% | 756 | 38.9% | 39.0% | +406 | +6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 419 | 16.5% | 13.6% | 443 | 22.8% | 15.3% | -24 | -6.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 227 | 8.9% | 8.7% | 195 | 10.0% | 11.1% | +32 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 182 | 7.2% | 5.4% | 114 | 5.9% | 7.3% | +68 | +1.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 113 | 4.4% | 3.0% | 19 | 1.0% | 3.2% | +94 | +3.4pp |
| Not stated | 74 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 142 | 7.3% | 7.1% | -68 | -4.4pp |
| Hinduism | 58 | 2.3% | 1.5% | 24 | 1.2% | 1.0% | +34 | +1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 57 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 54 | 2.8% | 2.8% | +3 | -0.6pp |
| Lutheran | 43 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 37 | 1.9% | 2.4% | +6 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 36 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 8 | 0.4% | 1.3% | +28 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 2,543 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,943 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +600 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.