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 Collingwood (Vic.), accounting for 58.3% (5,324 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (58.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,158 people and 30.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Collingwood (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Collingwood (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Collingwood (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,324
% of total
58.3%
Change from 2016
+30.9pp
5,324
58.3%
+30.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
981
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-16.6pp
981
10.7%
-16.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
703
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
703
7.7%
-4.0pp
Islam
2021 count
653
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
653
7.1%
+6.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
371
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
371
4.1%
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
237
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-11.6pp
237
2.6%
-11.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
195
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
195
2.1%
+1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
122
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
122
1.3%
-0.7pp
Judaism
2021 count
68
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
68
0.7%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
57
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
57
0.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,158
+30.9pp
Western Catholic
+816
-16.6pp
Not stated
+632
-4.0pp
Islam
+647
+6.1pp
Buddhism
+368
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+151
-11.6pp
Greek Orthodox
+192
+1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+110
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
-9
-8.8pp
Baptist
+42
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Collingwood (Vic.). 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 | 5,324 | 58.3% | 58.6% | 166 | 27.4% | 48.7% | +5,158 | +30.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 981 | 10.7% | 14.2% | 165 | 27.3% | 16.2% | +816 | -16.6pp |
| Not stated | 703 | 7.7% | 6.2% | 71 | 11.7% | 11.8% | +632 | -4.0pp |
| Islam | 653 | 7.1% | 2.4% | 6 | 1.0% | 2.3% | +647 | +6.1pp |
| Buddhism | 371 | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3 | 0.5% | 4.0% | +368 | +3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 237 | 2.6% | 3.9% | 86 | 14.2% | 5.1% | +151 | -11.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 195 | 2.1% | 3.0% | 3 | 0.5% | 3.2% | +192 | +1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 122 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 12 | 2.0% | 1.3% | +110 | -0.7pp |
| Judaism | 68 | 0.7% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 57 | 0.6% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 9,137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,532 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.