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 Humevale, accounting for 45% (158 people). This share was higher than Whittlesea (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 60 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Humevale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Humevale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Humevale, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
158
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
158
45.0%
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
105
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
105
29.9%
+1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
34
9.7%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
17
4.8%
-8.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
11
3.1%
-3.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
10
2.8%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+60
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
+20
+1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-2.3pp
Not stated
-22
-8.2pp
Uniting Church
-9
-3.6pp
Presbyterian
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Humevale. 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 | 158 | 45.0% | 24.0% | 98 | 32.8% | 20.1% | +60 | +12.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 105 | 29.9% | 24.0% | 85 | 28.4% | 27.5% | +20 | +1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 9.7% | 3.5% | 36 | 12.0% | 5.1% | -2 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 39 | 13.0% | 7.3% | -22 | -8.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 3.1% | 0.9% | 20 | 6.7% | 1.3% | -9 | -3.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 2.8% | 0.9% | 8 | 2.7% | 1.2% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 351 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 299 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.