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 Fitzroy North (part), accounting for 64% (8,160 people). This share was higher than Yarra (C) (58.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6,503 people and 21.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fitzroy North (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fitzroy North (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fitzroy North (part), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,160
% of total
64.0%
Change from 2016
+21.7pp
8,160
64.0%
+21.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,767
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
1,767
13.9%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
668
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
668
5.2%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
496
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
496
3.9%
-6.5pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
342
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
342
2.7%
+2.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
207
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
207
1.6%
-0.4pp
Islam
2021 count
182
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
182
1.4%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
133
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
133
1.0%
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
125
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
125
1.0%
-3.8pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
94
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
94
0.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6,503
+21.7pp
Western Catholic
+1,008
-5.5pp
Not stated
+334
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+90
-6.5pp
Greek Orthodox
+335
+2.5pp
Buddhism
+129
-0.4pp
Islam
+149
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+42
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
-63
-3.8pp
Inadequately described
+55
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Fitzroy North (part). 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 | 8,160 | 64.0% | 58.6% | 1,657 | 42.3% | 48.7% | +6,503 | +21.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,767 | 13.9% | 14.2% | 759 | 19.4% | 16.2% | +1,008 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 668 | 5.2% | 6.2% | 334 | 8.5% | 11.8% | +334 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 496 | 3.9% | 3.9% | 406 | 10.4% | 5.1% | +90 | -6.5pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 342 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 7 | 0.2% | 3.2% | +335 | +2.5pp |
| Buddhism | 207 | 1.6% | 3.4% | 78 | 2.0% | 4.0% | +129 | -0.4pp |
| Islam | 182 | 1.4% | 2.4% | 33 | 0.8% | 2.3% | +149 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 133 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 91 | 2.3% | 1.3% | +42 | -1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 125 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 188 | 4.8% | 1.3% | -63 | -3.8pp |
| Inadequately described | 94 | 0.7% | 0.6% | 39 | 1.0% | 0.8% | +55 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 12,743 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,914 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8,829 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.