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 Western Catholic, which increased by 3,220 people and 19.2 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
+19.2pp
3,273
36.4%
+19.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,780
% of total
30.9%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
2,780
30.9%
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
555
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
555
6.2%
-9.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
447
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
447
5.0%
+3.7pp
Islam
2021 count
397
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-
397
4.4%
-
Not stated
2021 count
319
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
319
3.5%
-8.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
213
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
213
2.4%
-3.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
182
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
182
2.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
179
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
179
2.0%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
146
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
146
1.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+3,220
+19.2pp
No Religion, so described
+2,668
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+508
-9.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+443
+3.7pp
Not stated
+283
-8.2pp
Uniting Church
+195
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+172
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
+72
-2.3pp
Baptist
+34
-0.6pp
Inadequately described
+11
-2.4pp
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% | 53 | 17.2% | 37.7% | +3,220 | +19.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,780 | 30.9% | 31.9% | 112 | 36.4% | 25.9% | +2,668 | -5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 555 | 6.2% | 4.5% | 47 | 15.3% | 5.5% | +508 | -9.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 447 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 4 | 1.3% | 4.6% | +443 | +3.7pp |
| Islam | 397 | 4.4% | 3.4% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Not stated | 319 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 36 | 11.7% | 8.4% | +283 | -8.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 213 | 2.4% | 1.7% | 18 | 5.8% | 2.2% | +195 | -3.4pp |
| Hinduism | 182 | 2.0% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 179 | 2.0% | 1.8% | 7 | 2.3% | 1.6% | +172 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 146 | 1.6% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.5% | - | - |
| Total | 8,992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 308 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,684 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.