In a series,The Age explores why Christianity is declining and atheism is growing,while the faithful flock to Pentecostal megachurches,temples and mosques.
In a series,The Age is exploring how Victoria’s religious communities are keeping the faith in an increasingly secular Australia.
In the suburbs,Sikhism,Hinduism and Buddhism are flourishing as Christianity plummets in a society with more atheists than ever.
The Pentecostal faithful are flocking to sermons by pastors in ripped jeans and tearing up at rock concerts. It’s a far cry from empty pews in many Anglican and Catholic churches.
Fewer people are identifying as Christian. But Brisbane pastor Alex Stark says many are still left wondering “is there more to life than this?”
Alison Sims is among the estimated 100,000 Australian women who have miscarriages in any given year,but the scale of their collective grief is unknown,and the ABS is declining to count these pregnancies.
There have been some unexpected changes to Brisbane’s suburban income rankings in the past decade. How does your neighbourhood compare?
The bureau of statistics baulked at asking Australians about their gender ahead of the 2021 census – but that could change in the 2026 national headcount.
Which parts of Victoria have the highest rates of asthma and diabetes? And which suburb has the lowest rate of mental health conditions? Use The Age’s new tool to learn how the health of residents in your area compares with the statewide average.
Avondale Heights has the highest rate of dementia in Victoria,but a story of longevity is hidden behind the figures. Use our new interactive to find out the state of your area’s health.
Residents of this suburb in Melbourne’s west have the lowest rates of mental health conditions in Victoria. Use our interactive to see how your area compares to the rest of the state.