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 Princes Hill, accounting for 56.6% (1,124 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (58.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 134 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Princes Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Princes Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Princes Hill, with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,124
% of total
56.6%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
1,124
56.6%
+9.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
344
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
344
17.3%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
135
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
135
6.8%
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
98
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
98
4.9%
-1.7pp
Islam
2021 count
59
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
59
3.0%
-0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
47
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
47
2.4%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
35
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
35
1.8%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
28
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
28
1.4%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
25
1.3%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
19
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
19
1.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+134
+9.6pp
Western Catholic
-46
-1.2pp
Not stated
-92
-4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-41
-1.7pp
Islam
-21
-0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
-14
-0.5pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-1
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-8
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Princes 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 | 1,124 | 56.6% | 58.6% | 990 | 47.0% | 48.7% | +134 | +9.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 344 | 17.3% | 14.2% | 390 | 18.5% | 16.2% | -46 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 135 | 6.8% | 6.2% | 227 | 10.8% | 11.8% | -92 | -4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 98 | 4.9% | 3.9% | 139 | 6.6% | 5.1% | -41 | -1.7pp |
| Islam | 59 | 3.0% | 2.4% | 80 | 3.8% | 2.3% | -21 | -0.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 47 | 2.4% | 3.0% | 61 | 2.9% | 3.2% | -14 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 35 | 1.8% | 3.4% | 31 | 1.5% | 4.0% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 28 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 29 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 32 | 1.5% | 1.3% | -7 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 19 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 27 | 1.3% | 0.7% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,986 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -121 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.