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, 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pascoe Vale, with comparison markers for Moreland (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Islam
Greek Orthodox
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
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.