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 Niddrie, accounting for 45.5% (2,674 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (36.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 399 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Niddrie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Niddrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Niddrie, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,674
% of total
45.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
2,674
45.5%
-1.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,644
% of total
27.9%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
1,644
27.9%
+5.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
306
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
306
5.2%
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
254
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
254
4.3%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
253
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
253
4.3%
-1.9pp
Hinduism
2021 count
97
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
97
1.6%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
91
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
91
1.5%
+0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
90
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
90
1.5%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
87
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
87
1.5%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
85
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
85
1.4%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+105
-1.7pp
No Religion, so described
+399
+5.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+64
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-81
-1.9pp
Not stated
-87
-1.9pp
Hinduism
+15
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+23
+0.3pp
Islam
+37
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-31
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+21
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Niddrie. 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 | 2,674 | 45.5% | 36.1% | 2,569 | 47.2% | 37.7% | +105 | -1.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,644 | 27.9% | 31.9% | 1,245 | 22.9% | 25.9% | +399 | +5.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 306 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 242 | 4.4% | 4.6% | +64 | +0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 254 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 335 | 6.2% | 5.5% | -81 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 253 | 4.3% | 4.8% | 340 | 6.2% | 8.4% | -87 | -1.9pp |
| Hinduism | 97 | 1.6% | 2.3% | 82 | 1.5% | 2.1% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 91 | 1.5% | 2.5% | 68 | 1.2% | 2.5% | +23 | +0.3pp |
| Islam | 90 | 1.5% | 3.4% | 53 | 1.0% | 2.9% | +37 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 87 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 118 | 2.2% | 2.2% | -31 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 85 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 64 | 1.2% | 1.6% | +21 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 5,882 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,446 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +436 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.