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 Brunswick (Vic.), accounting for 61.3% (15,244 people). This share was higher than Moreland (C) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9,396 people and 19.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brunswick (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brunswick (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brunswick (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15,244
% of total
61.3%
Change from 2016
+19.9pp
15,244
61.3%
+19.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,401
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
3,401
13.7%
-8.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,321
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
1,321
5.3%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,010
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
1,010
4.1%
-4.7pp
Islam
2021 count
724
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
724
2.9%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
571
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
571
2.3%
-1.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
474
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
474
1.9%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
423
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
423
1.7%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
230
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
230
0.9%
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
173
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
173
0.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9,396
+19.9pp
Western Catholic
+268
-8.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+377
-1.4pp
Not stated
-238
-4.7pp
Islam
+70
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+14
-1.6pp
Buddhism
+185
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+61
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+61
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
+69
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Brunswick (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moreland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moreland (C)% | Count | % | Moreland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 15,244 | 61.3% | 40.4% | 5,848 | 41.4% | 31.9% | +9,396 | +19.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,401 | 13.7% | 22.9% | 3,133 | 22.2% | 26.6% | +268 | -8.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,321 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 944 | 6.7% | 5.9% | +377 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 1,010 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1,248 | 8.8% | 8.6% | -238 | -4.7pp |
| Islam | 724 | 2.9% | 9.8% | 654 | 4.6% | 9.8% | +70 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 571 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 557 | 3.9% | 3.7% | +14 | -1.6pp |
| Buddhism | 474 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 289 | 2.0% | 2.1% | +185 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 423 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 362 | 2.6% | 3.0% | +61 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 230 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 169 | 1.2% | 1.4% | +61 | -0.3pp |
| Inadequately described | 173 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 104 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +69 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 24,886 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10,750 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.