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 Armadale (Vic.), accounting for 42.5% (3,963 people). This share was lower than Stonnington (C) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 935 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Armadale (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Armadale (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Stonnington (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Armadale (Vic.), with comparison markers for Stonnington (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,963
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
3,963
42.5%
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,599
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
1,599
17.1%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,108
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,108
11.9%
-2.3pp
Judaism
2021 count
636
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
636
6.8%
+0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
522
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
522
5.6%
-4.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
293
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
293
3.1%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
230
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
230
2.5%
-0.8pp
Buddhism
2021 count
188
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
188
2.0%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
173
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
173
1.9%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
130
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
130
1.4%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+935
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
-103
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-175
-2.3pp
Judaism
+104
+0.9pp
Not stated
-385
-4.4pp
Greek Orthodox
-18
-0.3pp
Hinduism
-65
-0.8pp
Buddhism
+13
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-45
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Armadale (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Stonnington (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Stonnington (C)% | Count | % | Stonnington (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,963 | 42.5% | 44.2% | 3,028 | 33.5% | 36.9% | +935 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,599 | 17.1% | 17.4% | 1,702 | 18.8% | 18.6% | -103 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,108 | 11.9% | 9.3% | 1,283 | 14.2% | 10.9% | -175 | -2.3pp |
| Judaism | 636 | 6.8% | 4.3% | 532 | 5.9% | 3.9% | +104 | +0.9pp |
| Not stated | 522 | 5.6% | 6.2% | 907 | 10.0% | 10.6% | -385 | -4.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 293 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 311 | 3.4% | 4.4% | -18 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 230 | 2.5% | 2.4% | 295 | 3.3% | 2.3% | -65 | -0.8pp |
| Buddhism | 188 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 175 | 1.9% | 2.4% | +13 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 173 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 218 | 2.4% | 2.3% | -45 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 130 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 113 | 1.3% | 1.3% | +17 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 9,333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,028 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +305 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.