Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 No religion, which increased by 1,536 people and 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mill Park, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Greek Orthodox
Islam
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Macedonian Orthodox
Anglican Church of Australia
Hinduism
Buddhism
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-1,193
-3.0pp
No Religion, so described
+1,536
+6.0pp
Greek Orthodox
-105
-0.1pp
Islam
+51
+0.4pp
Not stated
-591
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-110
-0.2pp
Macedonian Orthodox
-36
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-427
-1.3pp
Hinduism
+133
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+9
+0.1pp
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% | 9,508 | 32.0% | 27.5% | -1,193 | -3.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 7,151 | 24.9% | 24.0% | 5,615 | 18.9% | 20.1% | +1,536 | +6.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 2,387 | 8.3% | 5.7% | 2,492 | 8.4% | 6.3% | -105 | -0.1pp |
| Islam | 1,571 | 5.5% | 9.0% | 1,520 | 5.1% | 7.4% | +51 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 1,514 | 5.3% | 5.5% | 2,105 | 7.1% | 7.3% | -591 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,144 | 4.0% | 4.2% | 1,254 | 4.2% | 4.0% | -110 | -0.2pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 1,129 | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1,165 | 3.9% | 3.4% | -36 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 972 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 1,399 | 4.7% | 5.1% | -427 | -1.3pp |
| Hinduism | 954 | 3.3% | 6.2% | 821 | 2.8% | 4.2% | +133 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 831 | 2.9% | 3.3% | 822 | 2.8% | 3.3% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 28,712 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29,702 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -990 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.