Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 West, accounting for 51.2% (7,538 people). This share was higher than Moreland (C) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,690 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brunswick West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brunswick West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brunswick West, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Greek Orthodox
Not stated
Islam
Anglican Church of Australia
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,690
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
-242
-2.6pp
Greek Orthodox
-62
-0.7pp
Not stated
-571
-4.2pp
Islam
-56
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-154
-1.2pp
Buddhism
+33
+0.2pp
Hinduism
-66
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+13
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-35
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Brunswick West. 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 | 7,538 | 51.2% | 40.4% | 5,848 | 41.4% | 31.9% | +1,690 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,891 | 19.6% | 22.9% | 3,133 | 22.2% | 26.6% | -242 | -2.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 882 | 6.0% | 5.4% | 944 | 6.7% | 5.9% | -62 | -0.7pp |
| Not stated | 677 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 1,248 | 8.8% | 8.6% | -571 | -4.2pp |
| Islam | 598 | 4.1% | 9.8% | 654 | 4.6% | 9.8% | -56 | -0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 403 | 2.7% | 2.7% | 557 | 3.9% | 3.7% | -154 | -1.2pp |
| Buddhism | 322 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 289 | 2.0% | 2.1% | +33 | +0.2pp |
| Hinduism | 296 | 2.0% | 3.6% | 362 | 2.6% | 3.0% | -66 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 182 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 169 | 1.2% | 1.4% | +13 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 139 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 174 | 1.2% | 1.2% | -35 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 14,730 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14,136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +594 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.