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 Point Cook, accounting for 28.6% (19,098 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (23.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 5,810 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Point Cook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Point Cook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Point Cook, with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19,098
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
19,098
28.6%
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12,400
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
12,400
18.6%
-5.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
10,779
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
10,779
16.1%
+6.1pp
Islam
2021 count
4,450
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
4,450
6.7%
+2.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,687
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
3,687
5.5%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
2,616
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
2,616
3.9%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
2,398
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
2,398
3.6%
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,357
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
2,357
3.5%
-2.0pp
Sikhism
2021 count
1,695
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
1,695
2.5%
+0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
1,253
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
1,253
1.9%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,286
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
+615
-5.0pp
Hinduism
+5,810
+6.1pp
Islam
+2,283
+2.4pp
Not stated
+256
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+781
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+440
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-412
-2.0pp
Sikhism
+884
+0.9pp
Greek Orthodox
+165
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Point Cook. 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 | 19,098 | 28.6% | 23.1% | 13,812 | 27.7% | 22.7% | +5,286 | +0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 12,400 | 18.6% | 18.1% | 11,785 | 23.6% | 23.9% | +615 | -5.0pp |
| Hinduism | 10,779 | 16.1% | 14.5% | 4,969 | 10.0% | 8.6% | +5,810 | +6.1pp |
| Islam | 4,450 | 6.7% | 9.9% | 2,167 | 4.3% | 7.3% | +2,283 | +2.4pp |
| Not stated | 3,687 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 3,431 | 6.9% | 8.0% | +256 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 2,616 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1,835 | 3.7% | 3.3% | +781 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 2,398 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1,958 | 3.9% | 2.7% | +440 | -0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,357 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 2,769 | 5.5% | 6.7% | -412 | -2.0pp |
| Sikhism | 1,695 | 2.5% | 6.1% | 811 | 1.6% | 3.4% | +884 | +0.9pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,253 | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1,088 | 2.2% | 1.7% | +165 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 66,773 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 49,919 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16,854 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.