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 Moonee Ponds, accounting for 38.3% (6,205 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (31.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,678 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Moonee Ponds - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Moonee Ponds in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Moonee Ponds, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,205
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
6,205
38.3%
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,210
% of total
32.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
5,210
32.2%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
790
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
790
4.9%
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
714
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
714
4.4%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
702
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
702
4.3%
-4.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
476
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
476
2.9%
+0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
302
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
302
1.9%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
293
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
293
1.8%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
292
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
292
1.8%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
265
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
265
1.6%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,678
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
+159
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+73
-0.1pp
Not stated
-528
-4.3pp
Hinduism
+145
+0.6pp
Buddhism
+52
+0.1pp
Islam
+120
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+96
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-15
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Moonee Ponds. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 6,205 | 38.3% | 31.9% | 4,527 | 31.8% | 25.9% | +1,678 | +6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 5,210 | 32.2% | 36.1% | 5,051 | 35.5% | 37.7% | +159 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 790 | 4.9% | 4.5% | 791 | 5.6% | 5.5% | -1 | -0.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 714 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 641 | 4.5% | 4.6% | +73 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 702 | 4.3% | 4.8% | 1,230 | 8.6% | 8.4% | -528 | -4.3pp |
| Hinduism | 476 | 2.9% | 2.3% | 331 | 2.3% | 2.1% | +145 | +0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 302 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 250 | 1.8% | 2.5% | +52 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 293 | 1.8% | 3.4% | 173 | 1.2% | 2.9% | +120 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 292 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 196 | 1.4% | 1.6% | +96 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 265 | 1.6% | 1.7% | 280 | 2.0% | 2.2% | -15 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 16,183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,936 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.