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, accounting for 46.8% (12,441 people). This share was higher than Moreland (C) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,830 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coburg - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coburg in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coburg, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12,441
% of total
46.8%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
12,441
46.8%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,788
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
5,788
21.8%
-4.3pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,917
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
1,917
7.2%
-0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
1,690
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,690
6.4%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,149
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
1,149
4.3%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
579
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
579
2.2%
-0.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
510
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
510
1.9%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
428
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
428
1.6%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
358
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
358
1.3%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
188
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
188
0.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,830
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-1,038
-4.3pp
Greek Orthodox
-145
-0.7pp
Islam
-107
-0.5pp
Not stated
-743
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-201
-0.8pp
Hinduism
-153
-0.6pp
Buddhism
-28
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-59
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Coburg. 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 | 12,441 | 46.8% | 40.4% | 9,611 | 36.7% | 31.9% | +2,830 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 5,788 | 21.8% | 22.9% | 6,826 | 26.1% | 26.6% | -1,038 | -4.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,917 | 7.2% | 5.4% | 2,062 | 7.9% | 5.9% | -145 | -0.7pp |
| Islam | 1,690 | 6.4% | 9.8% | 1,797 | 6.9% | 9.8% | -107 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,149 | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1,892 | 7.2% | 8.6% | -743 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 579 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 780 | 3.0% | 3.7% | -201 | -0.8pp |
| Hinduism | 510 | 1.9% | 3.6% | 663 | 2.5% | 3.0% | -153 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 428 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 456 | 1.7% | 2.1% | -28 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 358 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 363 | 1.4% | 1.4% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 188 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 247 | 0.9% | 1.2% | -59 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 26,588 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26,175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +413 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.