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 Coburg North, accounting for 42.8% (3,563 people). This share was higher than Moreland (C) (40.4%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coburg North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coburg North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coburg North, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,563
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
-
3,563
42.8%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,999
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-
1,999
24.0%
-
Islam
2021 count
570
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-
570
6.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
537
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-
537
6.5%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
475
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-
475
5.7%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
198
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
198
2.4%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
184
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
184
2.2%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
170
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
170
2.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
129
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
129
1.6%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
76
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
76
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Coburg North. 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 | 3,563 | 42.8% | 40.4% | - | - | 31.9% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 1,999 | 24.0% | 22.9% | - | - | 26.6% | - | - |
| Islam | 570 | 6.9% | 9.8% | - | - | 9.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 537 | 6.5% | 5.4% | - | - | 8.6% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 475 | 5.7% | 5.4% | - | - | 5.9% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 198 | 2.4% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.7% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 184 | 2.2% | 3.6% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 170 | 2.0% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 129 | 1.6% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 76 | 0.9% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Total | 8,320 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.