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 Truganina (part), accounting for 20.2% (7,326 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (14.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 4,391 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Truganina (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Truganina (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Truganina (part), with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
Hinduism
2021 count
7,326
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
7,326
20.2%
+6.1pp
Islam
2021 count
7,176
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
7,176
19.8%
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,288
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
4,288
11.8%
-3.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,240
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
4,240
11.7%
-1.8pp
Sikhism
2021 count
4,117
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
4,117
11.3%
+3.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,482
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
3,482
9.6%
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,371
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,371
3.8%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
949
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
949
2.6%
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
566
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
566
1.6%
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
346
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
346
1.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+4,391
+6.1pp
Islam
+3,264
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
+1,061
-3.7pp
No Religion, so described
+1,440
-1.8pp
Sikhism
+2,564
+3.8pp
Not stated
+857
-3.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+680
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+420
+0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+33
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+82
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Truganina (part). 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 | 7,326 | 20.2% | 14.5% | 2,935 | 14.1% | 8.6% | +4,391 | +6.1pp |
| Islam | 7,176 | 19.8% | 9.9% | 3,912 | 18.8% | 7.3% | +3,264 | +1.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,288 | 11.8% | 18.1% | 3,227 | 15.5% | 23.9% | +1,061 | -3.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 4,240 | 11.7% | 23.1% | 2,800 | 13.5% | 22.7% | +1,440 | -1.8pp |
| Sikhism | 4,117 | 11.3% | 6.1% | 1,553 | 7.5% | 3.4% | +2,564 | +3.8pp |
| Not stated | 3,482 | 9.6% | 6.9% | 2,625 | 12.6% | 8.0% | +857 | -3.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,371 | 3.8% | 3.6% | 691 | 3.3% | 3.3% | +680 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 949 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 529 | 2.5% | 2.7% | +420 | +0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 566 | 1.6% | 3.9% | 533 | 2.6% | 6.7% | +33 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 346 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 264 | 1.3% | 1.4% | +82 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 36,285 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20,757 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15,528 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.