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 Western Catholic, which increased by 5,426 people and 5.8 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
+5.8pp
5,476
23.0%
+5.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,351
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
-10.9pp
5,351
22.5%
-10.9pp
Islam
2021 count
4,440
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-
4,440
18.7%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
2,558
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-
2,558
10.7%
-
Not stated
2021 count
1,860
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
1,860
7.8%
-1.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
709
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
709
3.0%
+1.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
704
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
704
3.0%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
656
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-20.3pp
656
2.8%
-20.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
396
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
396
1.7%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
216
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
216
0.9%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5,426
+5.8pp
No Religion, so described
+5,254
-10.9pp
Not stated
+1,832
-1.9pp
Greek Orthodox
+704
+1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+589
-20.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+385
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
+212
-0.5pp
Baptist
+140
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
+130
-4.6pp
Inadequately described
+61
-1.4pp
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% | 50 | 17.2% | 26.6% | +5,426 | +5.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 5,351 | 22.5% | 40.4% | 97 | 33.4% | 31.9% | +5,254 | -10.9pp |
| Islam | 4,440 | 18.7% | 9.8% | - | - | 9.8% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 2,558 | 10.7% | 3.6% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Not stated | 1,860 | 7.8% | 5.4% | 28 | 9.7% | 8.6% | +1,832 | -1.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 709 | 3.0% | 5.4% | 5 | 1.7% | 5.9% | +704 | +1.3pp |
| Buddhism | 704 | 3.0% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 656 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 67 | 23.1% | 3.7% | +589 | -20.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 396 | 1.7% | 1.4% | 11 | 3.8% | 1.4% | +385 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 216 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 4 | 1.4% | 1.2% | +212 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 23,800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 290 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23,510 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.