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 2,990 people and 11.2 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
+11.2pp
15,244
61.3%
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,401
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
3,401
13.7%
-3.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,321
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
1,321
5.3%
-0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,010
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
1,010
4.1%
-5.1pp
Islam
2021 count
724
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
724
2.9%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
571
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
571
2.3%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
474
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
474
1.9%
-0.2pp
Hinduism
2021 count
423
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
423
1.7%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
230
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
230
0.9%
-0.1pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
173
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
173
0.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,990
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
-698
-3.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-73
-0.4pp
Not stated
-1,234
-5.1pp
Islam
-174
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-148
-0.6pp
Buddhism
-51
-0.2pp
Hinduism
-34
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.1pp
Inadequately described
-64
-0.3pp
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% | 12,254 | 50.1% | 31.9% | +2,990 | +11.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,401 | 13.7% | 22.9% | 4,099 | 16.8% | 26.6% | -698 | -3.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,321 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 1,394 | 5.7% | 5.9% | -73 | -0.4pp |
| Not stated | 1,010 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 2,244 | 9.2% | 8.6% | -1,234 | -5.1pp |
| Islam | 724 | 2.9% | 9.8% | 898 | 3.7% | 9.8% | -174 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 571 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 719 | 2.9% | 3.7% | -148 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 474 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 525 | 2.1% | 2.1% | -51 | -0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 423 | 1.7% | 3.6% | 457 | 1.9% | 3.0% | -34 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 230 | 0.9% | 1.4% | 239 | 1.0% | 1.4% | -9 | -0.1pp |
| Inadequately described | 173 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 237 | 1.0% | 0.6% | -64 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 24,886 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24,442 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +444 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.