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 11,248 people and 8.2 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
+8.2pp
11,257
41.5%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
6,263
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
6,263
23.1%
+8.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,858
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-15.4pp
1,858
6.8%
-15.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
972
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-
972
3.6%
-
Not stated
2021 count
936
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
936
3.4%
-7.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
897
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
897
3.3%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
648
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
648
2.4%
-
Islam
2021 count
509
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
509
1.9%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
486
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
486
1.8%
-
Sikhism
2021 count
420
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
420
1.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11,248
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
+6,259
+8.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,852
-15.4pp
Not stated
+933
-7.7pp
Uniting Church
+378
-17.1pp
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% | 9 | 33.3% | 20.1% | +11,248 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 6,263 | 23.1% | 24.0% | 4 | 14.8% | 27.5% | +6,259 | +8.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,858 | 6.8% | 3.5% | 6 | 22.2% | 5.1% | +1,852 | -15.4pp |
| Hinduism | 972 | 3.6% | 6.2% | - | - | 4.2% | - | - |
| Not stated | 936 | 3.4% | 5.5% | 3 | 11.1% | 7.3% | +933 | -7.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 897 | 3.3% | 4.2% | - | - | 4.0% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 648 | 2.4% | 5.7% | - | - | 6.3% | - | - |
| Islam | 509 | 1.9% | 9.0% | - | - | 7.4% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 486 | 1.8% | 3.3% | - | - | 3.3% | - | - |
| Sikhism | 420 | 1.5% | 3.7% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Total | 27,132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 27 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27,105 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.