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 Pascoe Vale, accounting for 34% (6,172 people). This share was lower than Moreland (C) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,850 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pascoe Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pascoe Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moreland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pascoe Vale, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,172
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
6,172
34.0%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
5,443
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
5,443
30.0%
-3.7pp
Islam
2021 count
1,386
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,386
7.6%
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,024
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
1,024
5.6%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
963
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
963
5.3%
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
661
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
661
3.6%
-1.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
636
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
636
3.5%
+0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
403
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
403
2.2%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
234
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
234
1.3%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
221
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
221
1.2%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,850
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
-302
-3.7pp
Islam
+66
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+84
+0.1pp
Not stated
-589
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-177
-1.3pp
Hinduism
+145
+0.6pp
Buddhism
+77
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+21
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-73
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Pascoe Vale. 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 | 6,172 | 34.0% | 40.4% | 4,322 | 25.3% | 31.9% | +1,850 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 5,443 | 30.0% | 22.9% | 5,745 | 33.7% | 26.6% | -302 | -3.7pp |
| Islam | 1,386 | 7.6% | 9.8% | 1,320 | 7.7% | 9.8% | +66 | -0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,024 | 5.6% | 5.4% | 940 | 5.5% | 5.9% | +84 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 963 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 1,552 | 9.1% | 8.6% | -589 | -3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 661 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 838 | 4.9% | 3.7% | -177 | -1.3pp |
| Hinduism | 636 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 491 | 2.9% | 3.0% | +145 | +0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 403 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 326 | 1.9% | 2.1% | +77 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 234 | 1.3% | 1.4% | 213 | 1.2% | 1.4% | +21 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 221 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 294 | 1.7% | 1.2% | -73 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 18,164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17,051 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,113 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.