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 Strathmore (Vic.), accounting for 36.4% (3,273 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (36.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 620 people and 5.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Strathmore (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Strathmore (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Strathmore (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,273
% of total
36.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
3,273
36.4%
-3.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,780
% of total
30.9%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
2,780
30.9%
+5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
555
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
555
6.2%
-1.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
447
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
447
5.0%
+0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
397
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
397
4.4%
+1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
319
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
319
3.5%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
213
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
213
2.4%
-1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
182
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
182
2.0%
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
179
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
179
2.0%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
146
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
146
1.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-63
-3.3pp
No Religion, so described
+620
+5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-128
-1.9pp
Greek Orthodox
+86
+0.7pp
Islam
+169
+1.7pp
Not stated
-234
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-70
-1.0pp
Hinduism
+108
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+51
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+43
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Strathmore (Vic.). 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 | 3,273 | 36.4% | 36.1% | 3,336 | 39.7% | 37.7% | -63 | -3.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,780 | 30.9% | 31.9% | 2,160 | 25.7% | 25.9% | +620 | +5.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 555 | 6.2% | 4.5% | 683 | 8.1% | 5.5% | -128 | -1.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 447 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 361 | 4.3% | 4.6% | +86 | +0.7pp |
| Islam | 397 | 4.4% | 3.4% | 228 | 2.7% | 2.9% | +169 | +1.7pp |
| Not stated | 319 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 553 | 6.6% | 8.4% | -234 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 213 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 283 | 3.4% | 2.2% | -70 | -1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 182 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 74 | 0.9% | 2.1% | +108 | +1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 179 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 128 | 1.5% | 1.6% | +51 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 146 | 1.6% | 2.5% | 103 | 1.2% | 2.5% | +43 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 8,992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,408 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +584 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.