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 Kooyong, accounting for 41% (342 people). This share was lower than Stonnington (C) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 97 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kooyong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kooyong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Stonnington (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kooyong, with comparison markers for Stonnington (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
342
% of total
41.0%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
342
41.0%
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
170
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
170
20.4%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
127
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
127
15.2%
-1.4pp
Judaism
2021 count
45
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
45
5.4%
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
43
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
43
5.1%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
29
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
29
3.5%
-5.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
17
2.0%
-1.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
12
1.4%
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
10
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
10
1.2%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+97
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
-20
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-1.4pp
Judaism
+11
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
-15
-2.0pp
Not stated
-47
-5.9pp
Presbyterian
-10
-1.3pp
Buddhism
0
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+7
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Kooyong. 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 | 342 | 41.0% | 44.2% | 245 | 30.2% | 36.9% | +97 | +10.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 170 | 20.4% | 17.4% | 190 | 23.4% | 18.6% | -20 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 127 | 15.2% | 9.3% | 135 | 16.6% | 10.9% | -8 | -1.4pp |
| Judaism | 45 | 5.4% | 4.3% | 34 | 4.2% | 3.9% | +11 | +1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 43 | 5.1% | 1.8% | 58 | 7.1% | 2.3% | -15 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 3.5% | 6.2% | 76 | 9.4% | 10.6% | -47 | -5.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 2.0% | 1.1% | 27 | 3.3% | 1.4% | -10 | -1.3pp |
| Buddhism | 12 | 1.4% | 2.2% | 12 | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 10 | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3 | 0.4% | 4.4% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 835 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 812 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.