Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Richmond (Vic.), accounting for 53.8% (15,371 people). This share was lower than Yarra (C) (58.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,118 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Richmond (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Richmond (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Yarra (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Richmond (Vic.), with comparison markers for Yarra (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Buddhism
Anglican Church of Australia
Greek Orthodox
Islam
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Hinduism
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,118
+9.6pp
Western Catholic
-330
-1.7pp
Not stated
-1,284
-4.8pp
Buddhism
-195
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-323
-1.3pp
Greek Orthodox
-18
-0.2pp
Islam
+42
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-18
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-91
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+6
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Richmond (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 | 15,371 | 53.8% | 58.6% | 12,253 | 44.2% | 48.7% | +3,118 | +9.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 4,734 | 16.6% | 14.2% | 5,064 | 18.3% | 16.2% | -330 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,639 | 5.7% | 6.2% | 2,923 | 10.5% | 11.8% | -1,284 | -4.8pp |
| Buddhism | 1,378 | 4.8% | 3.4% | 1,573 | 5.7% | 4.0% | -195 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,298 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1,621 | 5.8% | 5.1% | -323 | -1.3pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 1,262 | 4.4% | 3.0% | 1,280 | 4.6% | 3.2% | -18 | -0.2pp |
| Islam | 488 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 446 | 1.6% | 2.3% | +42 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 367 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 385 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -18 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 304 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 395 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -91 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 262 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 256 | 0.9% | 0.7% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 28,575 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 27,715 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +860 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.