Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Burnley, accounting for 59.1% (466 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (58.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 81 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burnley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burnley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burnley, with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Greek Orthodox
Hinduism
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+81
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-24
-3.7pp
Not stated
0
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-2.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+4
+0.4pp
Hinduism
+5
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Burnley. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Yarra (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | % | Yarra (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 466 | 59.1% | 58.6% | 385 | 50.5% | 48.7% | +81 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 116 | 14.7% | 14.2% | 140 | 18.4% | 16.2% | -24 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 65 | 8.2% | 6.2% | 65 | 8.5% | 11.8% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 5.7% | 3.9% | 60 | 7.9% | 5.1% | -15 | -2.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 33 | 4.2% | 3.0% | 29 | 3.8% | 3.2% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 13 | 1.6% | 0.8% | 8 | 1.0% | 0.7% | +5 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 788 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 762 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.