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 Doreen (part), accounting for 41.5% (11,257 people). This share was higher than Whittlesea (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,687 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Doreen (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Doreen (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Doreen (part), with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11,257
% of total
41.5%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
11,257
41.5%
+5.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,263
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
6,263
23.1%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,858
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
1,858
6.8%
-3.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
972
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
972
3.6%
+2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
936
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
936
3.4%
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
897
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
897
3.3%
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
648
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
648
2.4%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
509
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
509
1.9%
+0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
486
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
486
1.8%
+0.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
420
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
420
1.5%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,687
+5.9pp
Western Catholic
+608
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-287
-3.3pp
Hinduism
+703
+2.3pp
Not stated
-394
-2.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+202
0.0pp
Greek Orthodox
+152
+0.1pp
Islam
+292
+0.9pp
Buddhism
+178
+0.4pp
Sikhism
+269
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Doreen (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Whittlesea (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Whittlesea (C)% | Count | % | Whittlesea (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 11,257 | 41.5% | 24.0% | 7,570 | 35.6% | 20.1% | +3,687 | +5.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,263 | 23.1% | 24.0% | 5,655 | 26.6% | 27.5% | +608 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,858 | 6.8% | 3.5% | 2,145 | 10.1% | 5.1% | -287 | -3.3pp |
| Hinduism | 972 | 3.6% | 6.2% | 269 | 1.3% | 4.2% | +703 | +2.3pp |
| Not stated | 936 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 1,330 | 6.2% | 7.3% | -394 | -2.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 897 | 3.3% | 4.2% | 695 | 3.3% | 4.0% | +202 | 0.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 648 | 2.4% | 5.7% | 496 | 2.3% | 6.3% | +152 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 509 | 1.9% | 9.0% | 217 | 1.0% | 7.4% | +292 | +0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 486 | 1.8% | 3.3% | 308 | 1.4% | 3.3% | +178 | +0.4pp |
| Sikhism | 420 | 1.5% | 3.7% | 151 | 0.7% | 2.9% | +269 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 27,132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 21,284 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,848 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.