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
Western Catholic
Not stated
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Greek Orthodox
Uniting Church
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.