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 Eden Park, accounting for 36.7% (434 people). This share was higher than Whittlesea (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 85 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eden Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eden Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eden Park, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
434
% of total
36.7%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
434
36.7%
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
324
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
324
27.4%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
134
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
134
11.3%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
80
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
80
6.8%
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
38
3.2%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
35
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
35
3.0%
-1.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
33
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
33
2.8%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
27
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
27
2.3%
-0.3pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
25
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
25
2.1%
+0.9pp
Islam
2021 count
19
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
19
1.6%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+85
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
-26
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-0.3pp
Not stated
-37
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-19
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
-19
-1.5pp
Greek Orthodox
-6
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-4
-0.3pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+10
+0.9pp
Islam
+13
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Eden Park. 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 | 434 | 36.7% | 24.0% | 349 | 29.0% | 20.1% | +85 | +7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 324 | 27.4% | 24.0% | 350 | 29.1% | 27.5% | -26 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 134 | 11.3% | 3.5% | 140 | 11.6% | 5.1% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 80 | 6.8% | 5.5% | 117 | 9.7% | 7.3% | -37 | -2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 38 | 3.2% | 4.2% | 57 | 4.7% | 4.0% | -19 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 35 | 3.0% | 0.9% | 54 | 4.5% | 1.3% | -19 | -1.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 33 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 39 | 3.2% | 6.3% | -6 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 27 | 2.3% | 0.9% | 31 | 2.6% | 1.2% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 25 | 2.1% | 3.1% | 15 | 1.2% | 3.4% | +10 | +0.9pp |
| Islam | 19 | 1.6% | 9.0% | 6 | 0.5% | 7.4% | +13 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 1,183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,204 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.