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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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301. Warnervale Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #18] has 5491 Catholics. There are a total of 19914 people in this parish. This parish is 27.6% Catholic with 2637 males and 2854 females.

302. Bulleen Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #66] has 5452 Catholics. There are a total of 14194 people in this parish. This parish is 38.4% Catholic with 2656 males and 2796 females.

303. Springwood Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #31] has 5439 Catholics. There are a total of 21322 people in this parish. This parish is 25.5% Catholic with 2617 males and 2822 females.

304. Central Bankstown Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #29] has 5398 Catholics. There are a total of 20454 people in this parish. This parish is 26.4% Catholic with 2621 males and 2777 females.

305. Willetton Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #25] has 5386 Catholics. There are a total of 23455 people in this parish. This parish is 23% Catholic with 2498 males and 2888 females.

306. Pakenham Parish in Sale Diocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 5378 Catholics. There are a total of 23199 people in this parish. This parish is 23.2% Catholic with 2577 males and 2801 females.

307. North Ryde Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #30] has 5368 Catholics. There are a total of 16813 people in this parish. This parish is 31.9% Catholic with 2513 males and 2855 females.

308. Milton Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #14] has 5365 Catholics. There are a total of 22986 people in this parish. This parish is 23.3% Catholic with 2599 males and 2766 females.

309. Reservoir Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #67] has 5354 Catholics. There are a total of 14791 people in this parish. This parish is 36.2% Catholic with 2577 males and 2777 females.

310. Bulimba Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #49] has 5344 Catholics. There are a total of 18791 people in this parish. This parish is 28.4% Catholic with 2463 males and 2881 females.

311. Burnie - Wynyard Parish in Hobart Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 5339 Catholics. There are a total of 32471 people in this parish. This parish is 16.4% Catholic with 2545 males and 2794 females.

312. Gymea Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #31] has 5335 Catholics. There are a total of 17449 people in this parish. This parish is 30.6% Catholic with 2493 males and 2842 females.

313. South Toowoomba Parish in Towoomba Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 5326 Catholics. There are a total of 19707 people in this parish. This parish is 27% Catholic with 2461 males and 2865 females.

314. Malabar Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #32] has 5321 Catholics. There are a total of 15676 people in this parish. This parish is 33.9% Catholic with 2561 males and 2760 females.

315. Tranmere Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #20] has 5321 Catholics. There are a total of 19111 people in this parish. This parish is 27.8% Catholic with 2539 males and 2782 females.

316. Keysborough Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #68] has 5319 Catholics. There are a total of 17704 people in this parish. This parish is 30% Catholic with 2619 males and 2700 females.

317. Hobart Cathedral Parish in Hobart Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 5287 Catholics. There are a total of 23271 people in this parish. This parish is 22.7% Catholic with 2428 males and 2859 females.

318. Ivanhoe Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #69] has 5282 Catholics. There are a total of 16847 people in this parish. This parish is 31.4% Catholic with 2468 males and 2814 females.

319. Palmerston (OLHOC) Parish in Darwin Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 5273 Catholics. There are a total of 23584 people in this parish. This parish is 22.4% Catholic with 2533 males and 2740 females.

320. Moorebank Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #33] has 5270 Catholics. There are a total of 14442 people in this parish. This parish is 36.5% Catholic with 2516 males and 2754 females.

321. Boolaroo - Warners Bay Parish in Maitland-Newcastle Diocese [Diocesan Rank #11] has 5247 Catholics. There are a total of 21333 people in this parish. This parish is 24.6% Catholic with 2500 males and 2747 females.

322. Port Melbourne - Middle Park Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #70] has 5246 Catholics. There are a total of 22286 people in this parish. This parish is 23.5% Catholic with 2336 males and 2910 females.

323. Corinda Graceville Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #50] has 5241 Catholics. There are a total of 19766 people in this parish. This parish is 26.5% Catholic with 2475 males and 2766 females.

324. Shepparton South Parish in Sandhurst Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 5240 Catholics. There are a total of 19142 people in this parish. This parish is 27.4% Catholic with 2563 males and 2677 females.

325. Geelong East Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #71] has 5230 Catholics. There are a total of 19095 people in this parish. This parish is 27.4% Catholic with 2470 males and 2760 females.

326. Broken Hill Parish in Wilcannia-Forbes Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 5228 Catholics. There are a total of 20540 people in this parish. This parish is 25.5% Catholic with 2453 males and 2775 females.

327. Kelso Parish in Townsville Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 5203 Catholics. There are a total of 19749 people in this parish. This parish is 26.3% Catholic with 2499 males and 2704 females.

328. Cheltenham Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #72] has 5179 Catholics. There are a total of 19872 people in this parish. This parish is 26.1% Catholic with 2447 males and 2732 females.

329. Randwick Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #34] has 5172 Catholics. There are a total of 18996 people in this parish. This parish is 27.2% Catholic with 2368 males and 2804 females.

330. Innisfail Parish in Cairns Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 5164 Catholics. There are a total of 14952 people in this parish. This parish is 34.5% Catholic with 2637 males and 2527 females.

331. Fawkner North Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #73] has 5160 Catholics. There are a total of 10185 people in this parish. This parish is 50.7% Catholic with 2553 males and 2607 females.

332. Lavington Parish in Wagga Wagga Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 5116 Catholics. There are a total of 18233 people in this parish. This parish is 28.1% Catholic with 2498 males and 2618 females.

333. Kiama Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #15] has 5114 Catholics. There are a total of 18365 people in this parish. This parish is 27.8% Catholic with 2432 males and 2682 females.

334. Upper Mt Gravatt Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #51] has 5073 Catholics. There are a total of 22422 people in this parish. This parish is 22.6% Catholic with 2389 males and 2684 females.

335. Bacchus Marsh Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #74] has 5068 Catholics. There are a total of 17157 people in this parish. This parish is 29.5% Catholic with 2471 males and 2597 females.

336. Winston Hills Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #32] has 5050 Catholics. There are a total of 14921 people in this parish. This parish is 33.8% Catholic with 2391 males and 2659 females.

337. Mooroolbark Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #75] has 5049 Catholics. There are a total of 21959 people in this parish. This parish is 23% Catholic with 2455 males and 2594 females.

338. Noble Park North Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #76] has 5030 Catholics. There are a total of 14700 people in this parish. This parish is 34.2% Catholic with 2517 males and 2513 females.

339. Panania Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #35] has 5012 Catholics. There are a total of 15242 people in this parish. This parish is 32.9% Catholic with 2430 males and 2582 females.

340. Singleton Parish in Maitland-Newcastle Diocese [Diocesan Rank #12] has 4997 Catholics. There are a total of 19319 people in this parish. This parish is 25.9% Catholic with 2502 males and 2495 females.

341. Lurnea Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #36] has 4994 Catholics. There are a total of 16463 people in this parish. This parish is 30.3% Catholic with 2425 males and 2569 females.

342. Mundingburra Parish in Townsville Diocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 4991 Catholics. There are a total of 18235 people in this parish. This parish is 27.4% Catholic with 2377 males and 2614 females.

343. Charnwood Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 4990 Catholics. There are a total of 17306 people in this parish. This parish is 28.8% Catholic with 2498 males and 2492 females.

344. Miranda Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #37] has 4989 Catholics. There are a total of 16316 people in this parish. This parish is 30.6% Catholic with 2382 males and 2607 females.

345. Wanniassa Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 4987 Catholics. There are a total of 16847 people in this parish. This parish is 29.6% Catholic with 2463 males and 2524 females.

346. Melton South Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #77] has 4971 Catholics. There are a total of 15210 people in this parish. This parish is 32.7% Catholic with 2476 males and 2495 females.

347. Sefton Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #38] has 4964 Catholics. There are a total of 18320 people in this parish. This parish is 27.1% Catholic with 2284 males and 2680 females.

348. Glen Osmond / Parkside Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #21] has 4960 Catholics. There are a total of 23826 people in this parish. This parish is 20.8% Catholic with 2294 males and 2666 females.

349. Payneham Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #22] has 4953 Catholics. There are a total of 15771 people in this parish. This parish is 31.4% Catholic with 2290 males and 2663 females.

350. Gosnells Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #26] has 4951 Catholics. There are a total of 24420 people in this parish. This parish is 20.3% Catholic with 2317 males and 2634 females.

351. Kambah Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #8] has 4948 Catholics. There are a total of 16464 people in this parish. This parish is 30.1% Catholic with 2381 males and 2567 females.

352. Queens Park - East Cannington Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #27] has 4945 Catholics. There are a total of 19164 people in this parish. This parish is 25.8% Catholic with 2388 males and 2557 females.

353. Sugarloaf Parish in Maitland-Newcastle Diocese [Diocesan Rank #13] has 4943 Catholics. There are a total of 21824 people in this parish. This parish is 22.6% Catholic with 2341 males and 2602 females.

354. Lutwyche Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #52] has 4939 Catholics. There are a total of 15188 people in this parish. This parish is 32.5% Catholic with 2386 males and 2553 females.

355. Douglas / Murray Parish in Townsville Diocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 4927 Catholics. There are a total of 16103 people in this parish. This parish is 30.6% Catholic with 2451 males and 2476 females.

356. St Albans Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #78] has 4901 Catholics. There are a total of 12176 people in this parish. This parish is 40.3% Catholic with 2380 males and 2521 females.

357. Holsworthy Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #39] has 4893 Catholics. There are a total of 15855 people in this parish. This parish is 30.9% Catholic with 2358 males and 2535 females.

358. Earlville Parish in Cairns Diocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 4883 Catholics. There are a total of 16070 people in this parish. This parish is 30.4% Catholic with 2282 males and 2601 females.

359. Ashbury Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #40] has 4878 Catholics. There are a total of 11687 people in this parish. This parish is 41.7% Catholic with 2265 males and 2613 females.

360. Waitara Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #19] has 4871 Catholics. There are a total of 21718 people in this parish. This parish is 22.4% Catholic with 2273 males and 2598 females.

361. St Kilda East Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #79] has 4856 Catholics. There are a total of 27280 people in this parish. This parish is 17.8% Catholic with 2311 males and 2545 females.

362. Marsfield Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #41] has 4845 Catholics. There are a total of 19472 people in this parish. This parish is 24.9% Catholic with 2191 males and 2654 females.

363. Carlingford Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #20] has 4845 Catholics. There are a total of 19967 people in this parish. This parish is 24.3% Catholic with 2312 males and 2533 females.

364. Geelong Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #80] has 4841 Catholics. There are a total of 14727 people in this parish. This parish is 32.9% Catholic with 2300 males and 2541 females.

365. Wangaratta Parish in Sandhurst Diocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 4841 Catholics. There are a total of 15315 people in this parish. This parish is 31.6% Catholic with 2334 males and 2507 females.

366. Oakleigh Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #81] has 4831 Catholics. There are a total of 18422 people in this parish. This parish is 26.2% Catholic with 2310 males and 2521 females.

367. Kwinana Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #28] has 4819 Catholics. There are a total of 25071 people in this parish. This parish is 19.2% Catholic with 2389 males and 2430 females.

368. Hunters Hill Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #42] has 4797 Catholics. There are a total of 13081 people in this parish. This parish is 36.7% Catholic with 2532 males and 2265 females.

369. Aberfoyle Park Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #23] has 4795 Catholics. There are a total of 27662 people in this parish. This parish is 17.3% Catholic with 2312 males and 2483 females.

370. Kingston - Channel Parish in Hobart Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 4785 Catholics. There are a total of 25903 people in this parish. This parish is 18.5% Catholic with 2230 males and 2555 females.

371. Kempsey Parish in Lismore Diocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 4784 Catholics. There are a total of 18705 people in this parish. This parish is 25.6% Catholic with 2298 males and 2486 females.

372. Cessnock Parish in Maitland-Newcastle Diocese [Diocesan Rank #14] has 4772 Catholics. There are a total of 24627 people in this parish. This parish is 19.4% Catholic with 2346 males and 2426 females.

373. Manly Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #21] has 4769 Catholics. There are a total of 20044 people in this parish. This parish is 23.8% Catholic with 2239 males and 2530 females.

374. St Albans South Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #82] has 4767 Catholics. There are a total of 12500 people in this parish. This parish is 38.1% Catholic with 2305 males and 2462 females.

375. Corrimal Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #16] has 4755 Catholics. There are a total of 16243 people in this parish. This parish is 29.3% Catholic with 2277 males and 2478 females.

376. Casuarina (Holy Spirit) Parish in Darwin Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 4740 Catholics. There are a total of 18724 people in this parish. This parish is 25.3% Catholic with 2235 males and 2505 females.

377. Varroville Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #17] has 4739 Catholics. There are a total of 12998 people in this parish. This parish is 36.5% Catholic with 2332 males and 2407 females.

378. Earlwood Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #43] has 4731 Catholics. There are a total of 14568 people in this parish. This parish is 32.5% Catholic with 2292 males and 2439 females.

379. North Ipswich Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #53] has 4728 Catholics. There are a total of 22076 people in this parish. This parish is 21.4% Catholic with 2276 males and 2452 females.

380. Plympton Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #24] has 4710 Catholics. There are a total of 21318 people in this parish. This parish is 22.1% Catholic with 2149 males and 2561 females.

381. Unanderra Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #18] has 4703 Catholics. There are a total of 16477 people in this parish. This parish is 28.5% Catholic with 2261 males and 2442 females.

382. Applecross Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #29] has 4699 Catholics. There are a total of 18941 people in this parish. This parish is 24.8% Catholic with 2146 males and 2553 females.

383. Hilton Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #30] has 4665 Catholics. There are a total of 16079 people in this parish. This parish is 29% Catholic with 2263 males and 2402 females.

384. Clayton South Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #83] has 4659 Catholics. There are a total of 14720 people in this parish. This parish is 31.7% Catholic with 2255 males and 2404 females.

385. Ashfield Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #44] has 4647 Catholics. There are a total of 17779 people in this parish. This parish is 26.1% Catholic with 2236 males and 2411 females.

386. Meadowbank Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #45] has 4636 Catholics. There are a total of 15934 people in this parish. This parish is 29.1% Catholic with 2224 males and 2412 females.

387. South Woden Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #9] has 4636 Catholics. There are a total of 15821 people in this parish. This parish is 29.3% Catholic with 2220 males and 2416 females.

388. Northern Beaches Parish in Cairns Diocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 4621 Catholics. There are a total of 20093 people in this parish. This parish is 23% Catholic with 2184 males and 2437 females.

389. Bankstown Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #46] has 4605 Catholics. There are a total of 19496 people in this parish. This parish is 23.6% Catholic with 2231 males and 2374 females.

390. North Adelaide / Prospect Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #25] has 4591 Catholics. There are a total of 16424 people in this parish. This parish is 28% Catholic with 2214 males and 2377 females.

391. Eastwood Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #47] has 4588 Catholics. There are a total of 18068 people in this parish. This parish is 25.4% Catholic with 2191 males and 2397 females.

392. Granville East Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #33] has 4585 Catholics. There are a total of 14371 people in this parish. This parish is 31.9% Catholic with 2256 males and 2329 females.

393. Batemans Bay Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #10] has 4585 Catholics. There are a total of 18089 people in this parish. This parish is 25.3% Catholic with 2187 males and 2398 females.

394. Richmond - Richmond North Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #84] has 4580 Catholics. There are a total of 20599 people in this parish. This parish is 22.2% Catholic with 2187 males and 2393 females.

395. Seaton Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #26] has 4575 Catholics. There are a total of 10544 people in this parish. This parish is 43.4% Catholic with 2204 males and 2371 females.

396. Mount Barker / Strathalbyn Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #27] has 4553 Catholics. There are a total of 37386 people in this parish. This parish is 12.2% Catholic with 2152 males and 2401 females.

397. Blackburn Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #85] has 4549 Catholics. There are a total of 19687 people in this parish. This parish is 23.1% Catholic with 2121 males and 2428 females.

398. Murwillumbah Parish in Lismore Diocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 4540 Catholics. There are a total of 20077 people in this parish. This parish is 22.6% Catholic with 2247 males and 2293 females.

399. South Wagga Wagga Parish in Wagga Wagga Diocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 4538 Catholics. There are a total of 13589 people in this parish. This parish is 33.4% Catholic with 2085 males and 2453 females.

400. Bathurst West Parish in Bathurst Diocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 4523 Catholics. There are a total of 13307 people in this parish. This parish is 34% Catholic with 2237 males and 2286 females.

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