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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Laverton North, accounting for 20.3% (24 people). This share was lower than Wyndham (C) (23.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 8 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Laverton North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Laverton North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Laverton North, with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+36
+19.9pp
No Religion, so described
+6
-4.0pp
Western Catholic
+6
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Laverton North. 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 | |
| Not stated | 57 | 48.3% | 6.9% | 21 | 28.4% | 8.0% | +36 | +19.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 24 | 20.3% | 23.1% | 18 | 24.3% | 22.7% | +6 | -4.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 16.9% | 18.1% | 14 | 18.9% | 23.9% | +6 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 9.3% | 3.6% | 4 | 5.4% | 3.3% | +7 | +3.9pp |
| Total | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +44 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.