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 Yan Yean, accounting for 43.1% (107 people). This share was higher than Whittlesea (C) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 461 people, while its share rose by 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yan Yean - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yan Yean in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Whittlesea (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yan Yean, with comparison markers for Whittlesea (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
107
% of total
43.1%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
107
43.1%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
57
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
57
23.0%
+2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
23
9.3%
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
21
8.5%
-8.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-461
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
-277
+2.8pp
Not stated
-143
-0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-261
-8.6pp
Data table
Religion for Yan Yean. 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 | 107 | 43.1% | 24.0% | 568 | 34.4% | 20.1% | -461 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 57 | 23.0% | 24.0% | 334 | 20.2% | 27.5% | -277 | +2.8pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 9.3% | 5.5% | 166 | 10.0% | 7.3% | -143 | -0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 8.5% | 3.5% | 282 | 17.1% | 5.1% | -261 | -8.6pp |
| Total | 248 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,653 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,405 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.