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 (Vic.), accounting for 58.1% (6,043 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (58.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,000 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fitzroy (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fitzroy (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fitzroy (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,043
% of total
58.1%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
6,043
58.1%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,158
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,158
11.1%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
982
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
982
9.4%
-6.7pp
Islam
2021 count
538
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
538
5.2%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
384
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
384
3.7%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
311
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
311
3.0%
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
190
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
190
1.8%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
135
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
135
1.3%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
79
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
79
0.8%
-0.1pp
Judaism
2021 count
72
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
72
0.7%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,000
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
-205
-2.0pp
Not stated
-698
-6.7pp
Islam
-34
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-44
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-68
-0.6pp
Greek Orthodox
-29
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-15
-0.1pp
Judaism
+7
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Fitzroy (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 | 6,043 | 58.1% | 58.6% | 5,043 | 48.3% | 48.7% | +1,000 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,158 | 11.1% | 14.2% | 1,363 | 13.1% | 16.2% | -205 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 982 | 9.4% | 6.2% | 1,680 | 16.1% | 11.8% | -698 | -6.7pp |
| Islam | 538 | 5.2% | 2.4% | 572 | 5.5% | 2.3% | -34 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 384 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 428 | 4.1% | 4.0% | -44 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 311 | 3.0% | 3.9% | 379 | 3.6% | 5.1% | -68 | -0.6pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 190 | 1.8% | 3.0% | 219 | 2.1% | 3.2% | -29 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 135 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 126 | 1.2% | 1.3% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 79 | 0.8% | 1.0% | 94 | 0.9% | 1.3% | -15 | -0.1pp |
| Judaism | 72 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 65 | 0.6% | 0.6% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 10,405 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,436 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.