2021 Census confirms growing trend away from religion in Australia

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An art installation at Melbourne's St Paul's Cathedral is an example of the church's efforts to connect with more people Source: SBS News / SBS/Phillippa Carisbrooke

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People with 'no religion' could soon overtake Christians as the dominant group, while Hinduism is Australia's fastest growing religion.

2021 Census confirms growing trend away from religion in Australia
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