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 Cremorne (Vic.), accounting for 62.5% (1,353 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (58.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 341 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cremorne (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cremorne (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cremorne (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,353
% of total
62.5%
Change from 2016
+11.7pp
1,353
62.5%
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
326
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
326
15.1%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
138
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
138
6.4%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
100
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
100
4.6%
-8.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
43
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
43
2.0%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
29
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
29
1.3%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
25
1.2%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
17
0.8%
-0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
15
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
15
0.7%
+0.4pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
12
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
12
0.6%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+341
+11.7pp
Western Catholic
-38
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
-0.1pp
Not stated
-155
-8.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-2
-0.3pp
Buddhism
+13
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-0.3pp
Islam
+10
+0.4pp
Inadequately described
-10
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Cremorne (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 | 1,353 | 62.5% | 58.6% | 1,012 | 50.8% | 48.7% | +341 | +11.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 326 | 15.1% | 14.2% | 364 | 18.3% | 16.2% | -38 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 138 | 6.4% | 3.9% | 129 | 6.5% | 5.1% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 100 | 4.6% | 6.2% | 255 | 12.8% | 11.8% | -155 | -8.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 43 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 45 | 2.3% | 3.2% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 29 | 1.3% | 3.4% | 16 | 0.8% | 4.0% | +13 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 34 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -9 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 22 | 1.1% | 1.3% | -5 | -0.3pp |
| Islam | 15 | 0.7% | 2.4% | 5 | 0.3% | 2.3% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Inadequately described | 12 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 22 | 1.1% | 0.8% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 2,164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,991 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +173 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.