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In 1992 the Catholic Bishops of Australia established the Australian Council for Clergy Life and Ministry, a National Office, and Diocesan Directors to enhance the Ongoing Formation and Education of Clergy and to ensure their Ongoing Support and Care.

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Listing of Australian Parishes

- ranked by size of Catholic Population - drawn from the 2006 Census. At that time there were 1,363 Catholic Parishes.

In the 2006 Census, there was a total of 5,126,884 Catholics from a total population of 19,855,288, or 25.8% Catholic. There were 2,462,136 males (48%) and 2,664,748 females (52%).

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1. Burleigh Heads Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 28061 Catholics. There are a total of 116636 people in this parish. This parish is 24.1% Catholic with 13256 males and 14805 females.

2. Narre Warren Parish in Sale Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 20054 Catholics. There are a total of 67082 people in this parish. This parish is 29.9% Catholic with 9778 males and 10276 females.

3. Maroochydore Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 19312 Catholics. There are a total of 92512 people in this parish. This parish is 20.9% Catholic with 9094 males and 10218 females.

4. Camden Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 17939 Catholics. There are a total of 51546 people in this parish. This parish is 34.8% Catholic with 8819 males and 9120 females.

5. Caloundra Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 17566 Catholics. There are a total of 87984 people in this parish. This parish is 20% Catholic with 8251 males and 9315 females.

6. South Tuggeranong Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 17224 Catholics. There are a total of 53969 people in this parish. This parish is 31.9% Catholic with 8273 males and 8951 females.

7. Salisbury Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 17213 Catholics. There are a total of 79640 people in this parish. This parish is 21.6% Catholic with 8307 males and 8906 females.

8. Surfers Paradise Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 16967 Catholics. There are a total of 71009 people in this parish. This parish is 23.9% Catholic with 8151 males and 8816 females.

9. Southport Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 16946 Catholics. There are a total of 74383 people in this parish. This parish is 22.8% Catholic with 7994 males and 8952 females.

10. Caboolture Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 16042 Catholics. There are a total of 78573 people in this parish. This parish is 20.4% Catholic with 7660 males and 8382 females.

11. Werribee Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 15705 Catholics. There are a total of 44804 people in this parish. This parish is 35.1% Catholic with 7588 males and 8117 females.

12. Gladstone Park Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 15388 Catholics. There are a total of 31785 people in this parish. This parish is 48.4% Catholic with 7669 males and 7719 females.

13. Bonnyrigg Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 15127 Catholics. There are a total of 35777 people in this parish. This parish is 42.3% Catholic with 7490 males and 7637 females.

14. Mill Park Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 14971 Catholics. There are a total of 39499 people in this parish. This parish is 37.9% Catholic with 7226 males and 7745 females.

15. Laverton Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 14955 Catholics. There are a total of 43459 people in this parish. This parish is 34.4% Catholic with 7222 males and 7733 females.

16. Croydon Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 14805 Catholics. There are a total of 68520 people in this parish. This parish is 21.6% Catholic with 6964 males and 7841 females.

17. Nowra Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 14699 Catholics. There are a total of 66063 people in this parish. This parish is 22.2% Catholic with 7093 males and 7606 females.

18. Craigieburn Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 14652 Catholics. There are a total of 39040 people in this parish. This parish is 37.5% Catholic with 7173 males and 7479 females.

19. Browns Plains Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 14501 Catholics. There are a total of 68355 people in this parish. This parish is 21.2% Catholic with 7016 males and 7485 females.

20. Castle Hill Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 14183 Catholics. There are a total of 45364 people in this parish. This parish is 31.3% Catholic with 6778 males and 7405 females.

21. Keilor Downs - Kealba Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 14081 Catholics. There are a total of 31057 people in this parish. This parish is 45.3% Catholic with 6946 males and 7135 females.

22. Bundaberg Parish in Rockhampton Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 14025 Catholics. There are a total of 72202 people in this parish. This parish is 19.4% Catholic with 6685 males and 7340 females.

23. Epping Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #8] has 13703 Catholics. There are a total of 38611 people in this parish. This parish is 35.5% Catholic with 6633 males and 7070 females.

24. Sunnybank Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #8] has 13471 Catholics. There are a total of 62894 people in this parish. This parish is 21.4% Catholic with 6400 males and 7071 females.

25. Mt Pritchard Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 13334 Catholics. There are a total of 40863 people in this parish. This parish is 32.6% Catholic with 6483 males and 6851 females.

26. St Albans West Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #9] has 13314 Catholics. There are a total of 36640 people in this parish. This parish is 36.3% Catholic with 6548 males and 6766 females.

27. Smithfield Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 13195 Catholics. There are a total of 31112 people in this parish. This parish is 42.4% Catholic with 6516 males and 6679 females.

28. Orange Parish in Bathurst Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 12907 Catholics. There are a total of 39268 people in this parish. This parish is 32.9% Catholic with 6226 males and 6681 females.

29. Shellharbour City Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 12221 Catholics. There are a total of 39873 people in this parish. This parish is 30.6% Catholic with 5968 males and 6253 females.

30. Queanbeyan Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 12180 Catholics. There are a total of 37502 people in this parish. This parish is 32.5% Catholic with 6047 males and 6133 females.

31. St Albans (Sydenham Part) Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #10] has 12117 Catholics. There are a total of 26624 people in this parish. This parish is 45.5% Catholic with 5979 males and 6138 females.

32. Grovely Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #9] has 12090 Catholics. There are a total of 44089 people in this parish. This parish is 27.4% Catholic with 5796 males and 6294 females.

33. Sunbury Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #11] has 12046 Catholics. There are a total of 35210 people in this parish. This parish is 34.2% Catholic with 5752 males and 6294 females.

34. Para Hills / Modbury Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 12034 Catholics. There are a total of 57265 people in this parish. This parish is 21% Catholic with 5824 males and 6210 females.

35. Redcliffe Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #10] has 11915 Catholics. There are a total of 51173 people in this parish. This parish is 23.3% Catholic with 5624 males and 6291 females.

36. Port Macquarie Parish in Lismore Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 11908 Catholics. There are a total of 45671 people in this parish. This parish is 26.1% Catholic with 5577 males and 6331 females.

37. Toukley Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 11896 Catholics. There are a total of 45436 people in this parish. This parish is 26.2% Catholic with 5793 males and 6103 females.

38. North Harbour Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 11895 Catholics. There are a total of 41058 people in this parish. This parish is 29% Catholic with 5676 males and 6219 females.

39. Plumpton Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 11878 Catholics. There are a total of 31750 people in this parish. This parish is 37.4% Catholic with 5765 males and 6113 females.

40. Oxenford Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #11] has 11717 Catholics. There are a total of 54675 people in this parish. This parish is 21.4% Catholic with 5572 males and 6145 females.

41. Berwick Parish in Sale Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 11405 Catholics. There are a total of 41333 people in this parish. This parish is 27.6% Catholic with 5567 males and 5838 females.

42. St Clair Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 11382 Catholics. There are a total of 27221 people in this parish. This parish is 41.8% Catholic with 5633 males and 5749 females.

43. Menai Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 11283 Catholics. There are a total of 34174 people in this parish. This parish is 33% Catholic with 5495 males and 5788 females.

44. Goodna Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #12] has 11131 Catholics. There are a total of 49340 people in this parish. This parish is 22.6% Catholic with 5431 males and 5700 females.

45. Tea Tree Gully Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 11068 Catholics. There are a total of 57598 people in this parish. This parish is 19.2% Catholic with 5281 males and 5787 females.

46. Liverpool Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 11060 Catholics. There are a total of 39363 people in this parish. This parish is 28.1% Catholic with 5321 males and 5739 females.

47. Inala Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #13] has 10924 Catholics. There are a total of 45902 people in this parish. This parish is 23.8% Catholic with 5224 males and 5700 females.

48. St Marys Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 10857 Catholics. There are a total of 32570 people in this parish. This parish is 33.3% Catholic with 5316 males and 5541 females.

49. Ocean Reef Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 10814 Catholics. There are a total of 44128 people in this parish. This parish is 24.5% Catholic with 5139 males and 5675 females.

50. Kenmore Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #14] has 10753 Catholics. There are a total of 46164 people in this parish. This parish is 23.3% Catholic with 5094 males and 5659 females.

51. Petrie Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #15] has 10664 Catholics. There are a total of 47555 people in this parish. This parish is 22.4% Catholic with 5103 males and 5561 females.

52. Beenleigh Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #16] has 10661 Catholics. There are a total of 53738 people in this parish. This parish is 19.8% Catholic with 5143 males and 5518 females.

53. Tweed Heads Parish in Lismore Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 10644 Catholics. There are a total of 41592 people in this parish. This parish is 25.6% Catholic with 5019 males and 5625 females.

54. The Entrance Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 10599 Catholics. There are a total of 35744 people in this parish. This parish is 29.7% Catholic with 4984 males and 5615 females.

55. Gladstone Parish in Rockhampton Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 10576 Catholics. There are a total of 50074 people in this parish. This parish is 21.1% Catholic with 5258 males and 5318 females.

56. Coffs Harbour Parish in Lismore Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 10567 Catholics. There are a total of 47191 people in this parish. This parish is 22.4% Catholic with 5050 males and 5517 females.

57. Bossley Park Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 10451 Catholics. There are a total of 20273 people in this parish. This parish is 51.6% Catholic with 5210 males and 5241 females.

58. Lakes Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 10421 Catholics. There are a total of 38866 people in this parish. This parish is 26.8% Catholic with 4967 males and 5454 females.

59. Greystanes Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 10416 Catholics. There are a total of 21120 people in this parish. This parish is 49.3% Catholic with 5062 males and 5354 females.

60. Rowville Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #12] has 10359 Catholics. There are a total of 33225 people in this parish. This parish is 31.2% Catholic with 5021 males and 5338 females.

61. Launceston Parish in Hobart Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 10359 Catholics. There are a total of 58204 people in this parish. This parish is 17.8% Catholic with 4888 males and 5471 females.

62. East Lake Macquarie Parish in Maitland-Newcastle Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 10308 Catholics. There are a total of 44857 people in this parish. This parish is 23% Catholic with 4896 males and 5412 females.

63. Woy Woy Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 10250 Catholics. There are a total of 39099 people in this parish. This parish is 26.2% Catholic with 4856 males and 5394 females.

64. Dubbo (St Brigid) Parish in Bathurst Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 10195 Catholics. There are a total of 32719 people in this parish. This parish is 31.2% Catholic with 4844 males and 5351 females.

65. Yangebup Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 10171 Catholics. There are a total of 34253 people in this parish. This parish is 29.7% Catholic with 4917 males and 5254 females.

66. Bellerive - Lindisfarne Parish in Hobart Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 10162 Catholics. There are a total of 47689 people in this parish. This parish is 21.3% Catholic with 4793 males and 5369 females.

67. Elizabeth Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 10158 Catholics. There are a total of 64705 people in this parish. This parish is 15.7% Catholic with 4820 males and 5338 females.

68. Mackay North Parish in Rockhampton Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 10098 Catholics. There are a total of 39294 people in this parish. This parish is 25.7% Catholic with 4923 males and 5175 females.

69. Cranbourne Parish in Sale Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 10077 Catholics. There are a total of 41375 people in this parish. This parish is 24.4% Catholic with 4933 males and 5144 females.

70. Lane Cove Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 10016 Catholics. There are a total of 36115 people in this parish. This parish is 27.7% Catholic with 4913 males and 5103 females.

71. Wyong Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 10016 Catholics. There are a total of 37064 people in this parish. This parish is 27% Catholic with 4760 males and 5256 females.

72. Burpengary Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #17] has 9996 Catholics. There are a total of 48221 people in this parish. This parish is 20.7% Catholic with 4843 males and 5153 females.

73. Hervey Bay City Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #18] has 9977 Catholics. There are a total of 52233 people in this parish. This parish is 19.1% Catholic with 4679 males and 5298 females.

74. Wodonga Parish in Sandhurst Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 9922 Catholics. There are a total of 36462 people in this parish. This parish is 27.2% Catholic with 4729 males and 5193 females.

75. Rosemeadow Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 9894 Catholics. There are a total of 30140 people in this parish. This parish is 32.8% Catholic with 4782 males and 5112 females.

76. Girrawheen Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 9880 Catholics. There are a total of 38277 people in this parish. This parish is 25.8% Catholic with 4761 males and 5119 females.

77. Morphett Vale Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 9850 Catholics. There are a total of 61690 people in this parish. This parish is 16% Catholic with 4656 males and 5194 females.

78. Quakers Hill Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 9805 Catholics. There are a total of 26695 people in this parish. This parish is 36.7% Catholic with 4696 males and 5109 females.

79. Springvale Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #13] has 9805 Catholics. There are a total of 40525 people in this parish. This parish is 24.2% Catholic with 4784 males and 5021 females.

80. Chelsea Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #14] has 9767 Catholics. There are a total of 36105 people in this parish. This parish is 27.1% Catholic with 4620 males and 5147 females.

81. Seaford Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #15] has 9711 Catholics. There are a total of 41677 people in this parish. This parish is 23.3% Catholic with 4596 males and 5115 females.

82. Pennant Hills Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 9676 Catholics. There are a total of 37978 people in this parish. This parish is 25.5% Catholic with 4636 males and 5040 females.

83. Gungahlin Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 9624 Catholics. There are a total of 31341 people in this parish. This parish is 30.7% Catholic with 4586 males and 5038 females.

84. Darra Jindalee Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #19] has 9612 Catholics. There are a total of 39149 people in this parish. This parish is 24.6% Catholic with 4522 males and 5090 females.

85. Mersey - Leven Parish in Hobart Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 9567 Catholics. There are a total of 59058 people in this parish. This parish is 16.2% Catholic with 4514 males and 5053 females.

86. Whitfords Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 9552 Catholics. There are a total of 38969 people in this parish. This parish is 24.5% Catholic with 4646 males and 4906 females.

87. Carina Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #20] has 9537 Catholics. There are a total of 30016 people in this parish. This parish is 31.8% Catholic with 4441 males and 5096 females.

88. Windsor Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 9408 Catholics. There are a total of 32508 people in this parish. This parish is 28.9% Catholic with 4689 males and 4719 females.

89. Hoppers Crossing North Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #16] has 9320 Catholics. There are a total of 24905 people in this parish. This parish is 37.4% Catholic with 4559 males and 4761 females.

90. Nerang Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #21] has 9315 Catholics. There are a total of 41149 people in this parish. This parish is 22.6% Catholic with 4434 males and 4881 females.

91. Penrith Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #8] has 9293 Catholics. There are a total of 30245 people in this parish. This parish is 30.7% Catholic with 4498 males and 4795 females.

92. Richmond Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #9] has 9229 Catholics. There are a total of 34220 people in this parish. This parish is 27% Catholic with 4556 males and 4673 females.

93. Hectorville Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 9190 Catholics. There are a total of 24551 people in this parish. This parish is 37.4% Catholic with 4447 males and 4743 females.

94. Engadine Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #8] has 9112 Catholics. There are a total of 28856 people in this parish. This parish is 31.6% Catholic with 4368 males and 4744 females.

95. Five Dock Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #9] has 9052 Catholics. There are a total of 20321 people in this parish. This parish is 44.5% Catholic with 4255 males and 4797 females.

96. Mount Druitt Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #10] has 9040 Catholics. There are a total of 30756 people in this parish. This parish is 29.4% Catholic with 4411 males and 4629 females.

97. Hoppers Crossing Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #17] has 8892 Catholics. There are a total of 27647 people in this parish. This parish is 32.2% Catholic with 4264 males and 4628 females.

98. Mildura Parish in Ballarat Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 8891 Catholics. There are a total of 34300 people in this parish. This parish is 25.9% Catholic with 4263 males and 4628 females.

99. Blacktown South Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #11] has 8886 Catholics. There are a total of 24642 people in this parish. This parish is 36.1% Catholic with 4295 males and 4591 females.

100. Hampton Park Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #18] has 8849 Catholics. There are a total of 27881 people in this parish. This parish is 31.7% Catholic with 4442 males and 4407 females.

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