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, 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
No Religion, so described
Islam
Hinduism
Not stated
Greek Orthodox
Buddhism
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
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.