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 Clifton Hill, accounting for 65.9% (4,329 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (58.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 847 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clifton Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clifton Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clifton Hill, with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,329
% of total
65.9%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
4,329
65.9%
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
832
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
832
12.7%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
275
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
275
4.2%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
247
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
247
3.8%
-7.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
215
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
215
3.3%
-0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
89
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
89
1.4%
0.0pp
Islam
2021 count
73
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
73
1.1%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
70
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
70
1.1%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
67
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
67
1.0%
-0.6pp
Judaism
2021 count
67
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
67
1.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+847
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
-72
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-47
-0.9pp
Not stated
-448
-7.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-30
-0.6pp
Buddhism
0
0.0pp
Islam
+26
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
+3
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-33
-0.6pp
Judaism
+25
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Clifton Hill. 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 | 4,329 | 65.9% | 58.6% | 3,482 | 55.0% | 48.7% | +847 | +10.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 832 | 12.7% | 14.2% | 904 | 14.3% | 16.2% | -72 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 275 | 4.2% | 3.9% | 322 | 5.1% | 5.1% | -47 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 247 | 3.8% | 6.2% | 695 | 11.0% | 11.8% | -448 | -7.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 215 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 245 | 3.9% | 3.2% | -30 | -0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 89 | 1.4% | 3.4% | 89 | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Islam | 73 | 1.1% | 2.4% | 47 | 0.7% | 2.3% | +26 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 70 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 67 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 67 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 100 | 1.6% | 1.3% | -33 | -0.6pp |
| Judaism | 67 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 42 | 0.7% | 0.6% | +25 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 6,572 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,328 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +244 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.