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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mill Park, accounting for 29% (8,315 people). This share was higher than Whittlesea (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 8,292 people and 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mill Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mill Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mill Park, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,315
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
8,315
29.0%
+1.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,151
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
7,151
24.9%
+16.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
2,387
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-
2,387
8.3%
-
Islam
2021 count
1,571
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-
1,571
5.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
1,514
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
1,514
5.3%
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,144
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,144
4.0%
+0.4pp
Macedonian Orthodox
2021 count
1,129
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-
1,129
3.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
972
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-16.8pp
972
3.4%
-16.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
954
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
954
3.3%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
831
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
831
2.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+8,292
+1.6pp
No Religion, so described
+7,144
+16.6pp
Not stated
+1,507
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+1,141
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+955
-16.8pp
Presbyterian
+284
-6.1pp
Uniting Church
+272
-12.1pp
Lutheran
+37
-11.7pp
Data table
Religion for Mill 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 8,315 | 29.0% | 24.0% | 23 | 27.4% | 27.5% | +8,292 | +1.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 7,151 | 24.9% | 24.0% | 7 | 8.3% | 20.1% | +7,144 | +16.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 2,387 | 8.3% | 5.7% | - | - | 6.3% | - | - |
| Islam | 1,571 | 5.5% | 9.0% | - | - | 7.4% | - | - |
| Not stated | 1,514 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 7 | 8.3% | 7.3% | +1,507 | -3.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,144 | 4.0% | 4.2% | 3 | 3.6% | 4.0% | +1,141 | +0.4pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 1,129 | 3.9% | 3.1% | - | - | 3.4% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 972 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 17 | 20.2% | 5.1% | +955 | -16.8pp |
| Hinduism | 954 | 3.3% | 6.2% | - | - | 4.2% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 831 | 2.9% | 3.3% | - | - | 3.3% | - | - |
| Total | 28,712 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28,628 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.