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 Windsor (Vic.) (part), accounting for 53.9% (3,908 people). This share was higher than Stonnington (C) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 736 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Windsor (Vic.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Windsor (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Stonnington (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Windsor (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Stonnington (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,908
% of total
53.9%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
3,908
53.9%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
967
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
967
13.3%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
573
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
573
7.9%
-3.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
416
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
416
5.7%
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
376
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
376
5.2%
-0.9pp
Judaism
2021 count
180
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
180
2.5%
-2.3pp
Islam
2021 count
169
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
169
2.3%
+0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
139
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
139
1.9%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
101
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
101
1.4%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
61
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
61
0.8%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+736
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-153
-2.2pp
Not stated
-252
-3.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+10
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-61
-0.9pp
Judaism
-170
-2.3pp
Islam
+44
+0.6pp
Buddhism
+11
+0.1pp
Hinduism
-16
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-27
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Windsor (Vic.) (part). 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 | 3,908 | 53.9% | 44.2% | 3,172 | 43.9% | 36.9% | +736 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 967 | 13.3% | 17.4% | 1,120 | 15.5% | 18.6% | -153 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 573 | 7.9% | 6.2% | 825 | 11.4% | 10.6% | -252 | -3.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 416 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 406 | 5.6% | 4.4% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 376 | 5.2% | 9.3% | 437 | 6.1% | 10.9% | -61 | -0.9pp |
| Judaism | 180 | 2.5% | 4.3% | 350 | 4.8% | 3.9% | -170 | -2.3pp |
| Islam | 169 | 2.3% | 1.2% | 125 | 1.7% | 1.0% | +44 | +0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 139 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 128 | 1.8% | 2.4% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 101 | 1.4% | 2.4% | 117 | 1.6% | 2.3% | -16 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 61 | 0.8% | 1.8% | 88 | 1.2% | 2.3% | -27 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 7,244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,223 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.