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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Glenroy (Vic.), accounting for 23% (5,476 people). This share was similar to Moreland (C) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,547 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glenroy (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glenroy (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenroy (Vic.), with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,476
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
5,476
23.0%
-3.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,351
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
5,351
22.5%
+5.4pp
Islam
2021 count
4,440
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
4,440
18.7%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
2,558
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
2,558
10.7%
+3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,860
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,860
7.8%
-0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
709
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
709
3.0%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
704
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
704
3.0%
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
656
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
656
2.8%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
396
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
396
1.7%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
216
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
216
0.9%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-422
-3.5pp
No Religion, so described
+1,547
+5.4pp
Islam
+289
0.0pp
Hinduism
+913
+3.3pp
Not stated
-77
-0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
-68
-0.5pp
Buddhism
+55
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-311
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+40
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-82
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Glenroy (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 5,476 | 23.0% | 22.9% | 5,898 | 26.5% | 26.6% | -422 | -3.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 5,351 | 22.5% | 40.4% | 3,804 | 17.1% | 31.9% | +1,547 | +5.4pp |
| Islam | 4,440 | 18.7% | 9.8% | 4,151 | 18.7% | 9.8% | +289 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 2,558 | 10.7% | 3.6% | 1,645 | 7.4% | 3.0% | +913 | +3.3pp |
| Not stated | 1,860 | 7.8% | 5.4% | 1,937 | 8.7% | 8.6% | -77 | -0.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 709 | 3.0% | 5.4% | 777 | 3.5% | 5.9% | -68 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 704 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 649 | 2.9% | 2.1% | +55 | +0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 656 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 967 | 4.3% | 3.7% | -311 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 396 | 1.7% | 1.4% | 356 | 1.6% | 1.4% | +40 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 216 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 298 | 1.3% | 1.2% | -82 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 23,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 22,256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,544 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.