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 South Morang, accounting for 31.1% (7,773 people). This share was higher than Whittlesea (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,414 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Morang - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Morang 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 South Morang, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Hinduism
Greek Orthodox
Christianity, nfd
Islam
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Macedonian Orthodox
Buddhism
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-284
-2.4pp
No Religion, so described
+1,414
+5.0pp
Hinduism
+217
+0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+70
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+137
+0.4pp
Islam
+240
+0.8pp
Not stated
-287
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-356
-1.6pp
Macedonian Orthodox
+5
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+67
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for South Morang. 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 | 7,773 | 31.1% | 24.0% | 8,057 | 33.5% | 27.5% | -284 | -2.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 6,058 | 24.3% | 24.0% | 4,644 | 19.3% | 20.1% | +1,414 | +5.0pp |
| Hinduism | 1,368 | 5.5% | 6.2% | 1,151 | 4.8% | 4.2% | +217 | +0.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,344 | 5.4% | 5.7% | 1,274 | 5.3% | 6.3% | +70 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,198 | 4.8% | 4.2% | 1,061 | 4.4% | 4.0% | +137 | +0.4pp |
| Islam | 1,102 | 4.4% | 9.0% | 862 | 3.6% | 7.4% | +240 | +0.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,036 | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1,323 | 5.5% | 7.3% | -287 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,014 | 4.1% | 3.5% | 1,370 | 5.7% | 5.1% | -356 | -1.6pp |
| Macedonian Orthodox | 894 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 889 | 3.7% | 3.4% | +5 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 552 | 2.2% | 3.3% | 485 | 2.0% | 3.3% | +67 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 24,967 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24,071 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +896 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.