# Religion — Franklin

What people believe — religious affiliation and those with no religion.

Area: Franklin (Federal Electorate)

A huge 22 percentage point jump in the number of people reporting no religion has reshaped Franklin since 2011. Over half the population now identify as non-religious, making it one of the most secular areas of its kind in the region.

About 51.2% of residents now claim no religion, a figure far above the national 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common faith at 38.7%, while Hinduism and Buddhism each account for around 1% of the population.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 51.2% | +76.2% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 51.2%, Christianity 38.7%, Not stated 6.4%, Hinduism 1.3%, Buddhism 0.9%, Other religions 0.7%, Islam 0.6%, Judaism 0.1%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/ced/CED604/franklin/topic/religion