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 Coburg North, accounting for 42.8% (3,563 people). This share was higher than Moreland (C) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,145 people and 11.1 percentage points.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coburg North, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Not stated
Greek Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,145
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
-37
-2.7pp
Islam
+6
-0.5pp
Not stated
-305
-4.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+6
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-92
-1.4pp
Hinduism
+45
+0.4pp
Buddhism
-19
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+22
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-20
-0.4pp
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% | 2,418 | 31.7% | 31.9% | +1,145 | +11.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,999 | 24.0% | 22.9% | 2,036 | 26.7% | 26.6% | -37 | -2.7pp |
| Islam | 570 | 6.9% | 9.8% | 564 | 7.4% | 9.8% | +6 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 537 | 6.5% | 5.4% | 842 | 11.1% | 8.6% | -305 | -4.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 475 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 469 | 6.2% | 5.9% | +6 | -0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 198 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 290 | 3.8% | 3.7% | -92 | -1.4pp |
| Hinduism | 184 | 2.2% | 3.6% | 139 | 1.8% | 3.0% | +45 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 170 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 189 | 2.5% | 2.1% | -19 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 129 | 1.6% | 1.4% | 107 | 1.4% | 1.4% | +22 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 76 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 96 | 1.3% | 1.2% | -20 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 8,320 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,616 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +704 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.