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, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Manor Lakes, accounting for 24.1% (3,053 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 2,818 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Manor Lakes - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Manor Lakes in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Manor Lakes, with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
Hinduism
2021 count
3,053
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
3,053
24.1%
+17.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,901
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
2,901
22.9%
-4.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,186
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
2,186
17.3%
-7.0pp
Islam
2021 count
798
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
798
6.3%
+2.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
733
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
733
5.8%
+3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
721
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
721
5.7%
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
539
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
539
4.3%
-5.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
392
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
392
3.1%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
247
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
247
1.9%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
164
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
164
1.3%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+2,818
+17.5pp
No Religion, so described
+1,936
-4.3pp
Western Catholic
+1,325
-7.0pp
Islam
+660
+2.4pp
Sikhism
+635
+3.0pp
Not stated
+450
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+204
-5.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+271
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+181
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+112
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Manor Lakes. 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 | |
| Hinduism | 3,053 | 24.1% | 14.5% | 235 | 6.6% | 8.6% | +2,818 | +17.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 2,901 | 22.9% | 23.1% | 965 | 27.2% | 22.7% | +1,936 | -4.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,186 | 17.3% | 18.1% | 861 | 24.3% | 23.9% | +1,325 | -7.0pp |
| Islam | 798 | 6.3% | 9.9% | 138 | 3.9% | 7.3% | +660 | +2.4pp |
| Sikhism | 733 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 98 | 2.8% | 3.4% | +635 | +3.0pp |
| Not stated | 721 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 271 | 7.6% | 8.0% | +450 | -1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 539 | 4.3% | 3.9% | 335 | 9.5% | 6.7% | +204 | -5.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 392 | 3.1% | 3.6% | 121 | 3.4% | 3.3% | +271 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 247 | 1.9% | 2.8% | 66 | 1.9% | 2.7% | +181 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 164 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 52 | 1.5% | 1.4% | +112 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 12,671 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,540 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9,131 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.