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 Travancore, accounting for 47.7% (993 people). This share was higher than Moonee Valley (C) (31.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 74 people and 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Travancore - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Travancore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moonee Valley (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Travancore, with comparison markers for Moonee Valley (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
993
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
993
47.7%
+5.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
329
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
329
15.8%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
158
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
158
7.6%
-3.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
143
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
143
6.9%
+0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
98
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
98
4.7%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
83
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
83
4.0%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
55
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
55
2.6%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
44
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
44
2.1%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
31
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
31
1.5%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
25
1.2%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-49
+5.5pp
Western Catholic
-74
-0.5pp
Not stated
-117
-3.5pp
Hinduism
-14
+0.5pp
Islam
-42
-1.0pp
Buddhism
-32
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+1
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-11
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Travancore. 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 | 993 | 47.7% | 31.9% | 1,042 | 42.2% | 25.9% | -49 | +5.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 329 | 15.8% | 36.1% | 403 | 16.3% | 37.7% | -74 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 158 | 7.6% | 4.8% | 275 | 11.1% | 8.4% | -117 | -3.5pp |
| Hinduism | 143 | 6.9% | 2.3% | 157 | 6.4% | 2.1% | -14 | +0.5pp |
| Islam | 98 | 4.7% | 3.4% | 140 | 5.7% | 2.9% | -42 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 83 | 4.0% | 2.5% | 115 | 4.7% | 2.5% | -32 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 55 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 73 | 3.0% | 5.5% | -18 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 44 | 2.1% | 1.8% | 51 | 2.1% | 1.6% | -7 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 31 | 1.5% | 4.8% | 30 | 1.2% | 4.6% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 36 | 1.5% | 2.2% | -11 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 2,081 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,468 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -387 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.