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 Mount Hawthorn, accounting for 50% (4,077 people). This share was lower than Vincent (C) (50.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,577 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Hawthorn - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Hawthorn in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Vincent (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Hawthorn, with comparison markers for Vincent (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,077
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
4,077
50.0%
+3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,001
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
2,001
24.5%
+10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
595
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
595
7.3%
-4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
320
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
320
3.9%
-3.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
199
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
199
2.4%
+2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
168
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
168
2.1%
-3.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
162
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
162
2.0%
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
104
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
104
1.3%
-2.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
70
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
70
0.9%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
69
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
69
0.8%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,577
+3.5pp
Western Catholic
+1,846
+10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+464
-4.9pp
Not stated
+236
-3.9pp
Greek Orthodox
+196
+2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+113
-3.0pp
Buddhism
+153
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
+69
-2.0pp
Hinduism
+61
+0.1pp
Baptist
+34
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Hawthorn. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Vincent (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Vincent (C)% | Count | % | Vincent (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 4,077 | 50.0% | 50.8% | 500 | 46.5% | 40.0% | +3,577 | +3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,001 | 24.5% | 20.5% | 155 | 14.4% | 23.5% | +1,846 | +10.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 595 | 7.3% | 6.0% | 131 | 12.2% | 7.7% | +464 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 320 | 3.9% | 6.3% | 84 | 7.8% | 11.5% | +236 | -3.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 199 | 2.4% | 1.8% | 3 | 0.3% | 1.9% | +196 | +2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 168 | 2.1% | 2.2% | 55 | 5.1% | 2.6% | +113 | -3.0pp |
| Buddhism | 162 | 2.0% | 2.6% | 9 | 0.8% | 2.7% | +153 | +1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 104 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 35 | 3.3% | 1.3% | +69 | -2.0pp |
| Hinduism | 70 | 0.9% | 1.3% | 9 | 0.8% | 1.0% | +61 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 69 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 35 | 3.3% | 0.8% | +34 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 8,161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,075 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7,086 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.