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 Hoppers Crossing, accounting for 26.4% (9,810 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (23.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 1,981 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hoppers Crossing - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hoppers Crossing in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hoppers Crossing, with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
9,810
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
9,810
26.4%
+4.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,570
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
8,570
23.0%
-4.3pp
Islam
2021 count
3,300
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
3,300
8.9%
+1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,569
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
2,569
6.9%
-0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
2,356
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
2,356
6.3%
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,110
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
2,110
5.7%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,305
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
1,305
3.5%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
1,255
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,255
3.4%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
1,037
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,037
2.8%
+0.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
834
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
834
2.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,155
+4.0pp
Western Catholic
-1,981
-4.3pp
Islam
+534
+1.8pp
Not stated
-327
-0.6pp
Hinduism
+632
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,031
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+52
+0.3pp
Baptist
-50
0.0pp
Buddhism
+91
+0.4pp
Sikhism
+133
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Hoppers Crossing. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wyndham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 9,810 | 26.4% | 23.1% | 8,655 | 22.4% | 22.7% | +1,155 | +4.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 8,570 | 23.0% | 18.1% | 10,551 | 27.3% | 23.9% | -1,981 | -4.3pp |
| Islam | 3,300 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 2,766 | 7.1% | 7.3% | +534 | +1.8pp |
| Not stated | 2,569 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 2,896 | 7.5% | 8.0% | -327 | -0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 2,356 | 6.3% | 14.5% | 1,724 | 4.5% | 8.6% | +632 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,110 | 5.7% | 3.9% | 3,141 | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1,031 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,305 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 1,253 | 3.2% | 3.3% | +52 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 1,255 | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1,305 | 3.4% | 2.0% | -50 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 1,037 | 2.8% | 2.8% | 946 | 2.4% | 2.7% | +91 | +0.4pp |
| Sikhism | 834 | 2.2% | 6.1% | 701 | 1.8% | 3.4% | +133 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 37,205 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38,701 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,496 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.