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 254 people and 10.3 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
+10.3pp
1,162
45.7%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
419
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
419
16.5%
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
227
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
227
8.9%
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
182
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
182
7.2%
-2.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
113
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
113
4.4%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
74
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
74
2.9%
-4.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
58
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
58
2.3%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
57
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
57
2.2%
+0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
43
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
43
1.7%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
36
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
36
1.4%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+254
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
-30
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-82
-3.2pp
Uniting Church
-71
-2.7pp
Greek Orthodox
-2
-0.1pp
Not stated
-110
-4.3pp
Hinduism
+7
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.2pp
Lutheran
-11
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+19
+0.7pp
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% | 908 | 35.4% | 39.0% | +254 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 419 | 16.5% | 13.6% | 449 | 17.5% | 15.3% | -30 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 227 | 8.9% | 8.7% | 309 | 12.1% | 11.1% | -82 | -3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 182 | 7.2% | 5.4% | 253 | 9.9% | 7.3% | -71 | -2.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 113 | 4.4% | 3.0% | 115 | 4.5% | 3.2% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 74 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 184 | 7.2% | 7.1% | -110 | -4.3pp |
| Hinduism | 58 | 2.3% | 1.5% | 51 | 2.0% | 1.0% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 57 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 50 | 2.0% | 2.8% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 43 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 54 | 2.1% | 2.4% | -11 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 36 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 17 | 0.7% | 1.3% | +19 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 2,543 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,563 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.