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 Gowanbrae, accounting for 38.4% (1,131 people). This share was higher than Moreland (C) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 166 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gowanbrae - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gowanbrae in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gowanbrae, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,131
% of total
38.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
1,131
38.4%
-3.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
749
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
749
25.4%
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
178
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
178
6.0%
-1.1pp
Islam
2021 count
139
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
139
4.7%
+2.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
122
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
122
4.1%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
118
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
118
4.0%
+0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
104
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
104
3.5%
-3.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
83
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
83
2.8%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
73
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
73
2.5%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
53
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
53
1.8%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-10
-3.3pp
No Religion, so described
+166
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-1.1pp
Islam
+85
+2.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+13
+0.1pp
Hinduism
+15
+0.2pp
Not stated
-78
-3.2pp
Buddhism
-8
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-12
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Gowanbrae. 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 | 1,131 | 38.4% | 22.9% | 1,141 | 41.7% | 26.6% | -10 | -3.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 749 | 25.4% | 40.4% | 583 | 21.3% | 31.9% | +166 | +4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 178 | 6.0% | 2.7% | 195 | 7.1% | 3.7% | -17 | -1.1pp |
| Islam | 139 | 4.7% | 9.8% | 54 | 2.0% | 9.8% | +85 | +2.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 122 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 109 | 4.0% | 5.9% | +13 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 118 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 103 | 3.8% | 3.0% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Not stated | 104 | 3.5% | 5.4% | 182 | 6.7% | 8.6% | -78 | -3.2pp |
| Buddhism | 83 | 2.8% | 2.1% | 91 | 3.3% | 2.1% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 73 | 2.5% | 0.9% | 85 | 3.1% | 1.2% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 53 | 1.8% | 1.4% | 62 | 2.3% | 1.4% | -9 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 2,947 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,736 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +211 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.