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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Keilor East (part), accounting for 43.9% (6,611 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (36.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 6,595 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Keilor East (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Keilor East (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Keilor East (part), with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,611
% of total
43.9%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
6,611
43.9%
+3.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,377
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
3,377
22.4%
+12.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,077
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-
1,077
7.2%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
674
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-30.5pp
674
4.5%
-30.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
637
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
637
4.2%
-3.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
409
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
409
2.7%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
338
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
338
2.2%
-
Islam
2021 count
304
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
304
2.0%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
259
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
259
1.7%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
247
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
247
1.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+6,595
+3.9pp
No Religion, so described
+3,373
+12.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+660
-30.5pp
Not stated
+634
-3.3pp
Inadequately described
+37
-7.2pp
Data table
Religion for Keilor East (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moonee Valley (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | % | Moonee Valley (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 6,611 | 43.9% | 36.1% | 16 | 40.0% | 37.7% | +6,595 | +3.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 3,377 | 22.4% | 31.9% | 4 | 10.0% | 25.9% | +3,373 | +12.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,077 | 7.2% | 4.8% | - | - | 4.6% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 674 | 4.5% | 4.5% | 14 | 35.0% | 5.5% | +660 | -30.5pp |
| Not stated | 637 | 4.2% | 4.8% | 3 | 7.5% | 8.4% | +634 | -3.3pp |
| Buddhism | 409 | 2.7% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.5% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 338 | 2.2% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Islam | 304 | 2.0% | 3.4% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 259 | 1.7% | 1.7% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 247 | 1.6% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 15,060 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15,020 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.