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%).