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Fastest Growing Religion

28 Feb 2011

Q. Which of the following religions do you think has grown the fastest in Australia during the 10 years between 1996 and 2006, when the last national census was taken?


Total Vote Labor Vote Lib/Nat Vote Greens
Christianity (including Catholic, Uniting Church, Anglican, etc) 8% 7% 11% 7%
Hinduism 3% 2% 3% 4%
Islam (Muslim) 57% 58% 64% 50%
Buddhism 5% 3% 4% 11%
Judaism (Jewish) * 1%
Don’t know/Refuse 27% 29% 19% 27%


57% believe that Islam is the fastest growing religion in Australia. This perception is broadly similar across all age/gender groups – although a little higher for Liberal/National voters (64%) and those aged 55+ (65%).

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