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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Werribee South, accounting for 30.5% (726 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (18.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 243 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Werribee South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Werribee South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Werribee South, with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
726
% of total
30.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
726
30.5%
-2.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
612
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
612
25.7%
+4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
206
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
206
8.6%
-4.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
201
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
201
8.4%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
168
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
168
7.0%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
85
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
85
3.6%
+1.8pp
Islam
2021 count
65
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
65
2.7%
+1.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
56
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
56
2.3%
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
42
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
42
1.8%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
42
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
42
1.8%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+138
-2.7pp
No Religion, so described
+243
+4.9pp
Not stated
-28
-4.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+8
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+18
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+52
+1.8pp
Islam
+42
+1.4pp
Hinduism
+38
+1.3pp
Presbyterian
+6
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+21
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Werribee South. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 726 | 30.5% | 18.1% | 588 | 33.2% | 23.9% | +138 | -2.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 612 | 25.7% | 23.1% | 369 | 20.8% | 22.7% | +243 | +4.9pp |
| Not stated | 206 | 8.6% | 6.9% | 234 | 13.2% | 8.0% | -28 | -4.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 201 | 8.4% | 1.4% | 193 | 10.9% | 1.7% | +8 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 168 | 7.0% | 3.9% | 150 | 8.5% | 6.7% | +18 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 85 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 33 | 1.8% | 3.3% | +52 | +1.8pp |
| Islam | 65 | 2.7% | 9.9% | 23 | 1.3% | 7.3% | +42 | +1.4pp |
| Hinduism | 56 | 2.3% | 14.5% | 18 | 1.0% | 8.6% | +38 | +1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 42 | 1.8% | 0.9% | 36 | 2.0% | 1.5% | +6 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 42 | 1.8% | 1.2% | 21 | 1.2% | 1.4% | +21 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,383 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,772 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +611 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.