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 Wyndham Vale, accounting for 29.4% (6,027 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (23.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 1,363 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wyndham Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wyndham Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wyndham Vale, with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,027
% of total
29.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
6,027
29.4%
+2.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,432
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
3,432
16.7%
-7.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
2,354
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
2,354
11.5%
+4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,350
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,350
6.6%
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,261
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,261
6.1%
-3.4pp
Islam
2021 count
1,089
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
1,089
5.3%
+1.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
1,041
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
1,041
5.1%
+2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
812
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
812
4.0%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
659
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
659
3.2%
+1.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
524
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
524
2.6%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+654
+2.2pp
Western Catholic
-1,363
-7.6pp
Hinduism
+1,043
+4.9pp
Not stated
-157
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-606
-3.4pp
Islam
+323
+1.4pp
Sikhism
+496
+2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+135
+0.6pp
Baptist
+298
+1.4pp
Buddhism
+154
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wyndham Vale. 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 | 6,027 | 29.4% | 23.1% | 5,373 | 27.2% | 22.7% | +654 | +2.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,432 | 16.7% | 18.1% | 4,795 | 24.3% | 23.9% | -1,363 | -7.6pp |
| Hinduism | 2,354 | 11.5% | 14.5% | 1,311 | 6.6% | 8.6% | +1,043 | +4.9pp |
| Not stated | 1,350 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 1,507 | 7.6% | 8.0% | -157 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,261 | 6.1% | 3.9% | 1,867 | 9.5% | 6.7% | -606 | -3.4pp |
| Islam | 1,089 | 5.3% | 9.9% | 766 | 3.9% | 7.3% | +323 | +1.4pp |
| Sikhism | 1,041 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 545 | 2.8% | 3.4% | +496 | +2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 812 | 4.0% | 3.6% | 677 | 3.4% | 3.3% | +135 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 659 | 3.2% | 1.8% | 361 | 1.8% | 2.0% | +298 | +1.4pp |
| Buddhism | 524 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 370 | 1.9% | 2.7% | +154 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 20,520 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19,719 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +801 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.