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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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401. Dulwich Hill Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #48] has 4511 Catholics. There are a total of 13820 people in this parish. This parish is 32.6% Catholic with 2135 males and 2376 females.

402. Lewisham Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #49] has 4510 Catholics. There are a total of 14803 people in this parish. This parish is 30.5% Catholic with 2129 males and 2381 females.

403. Sawtell Parish in Lismore Diocese [Diocesan Rank #8] has 4507 Catholics. There are a total of 18622 people in this parish. This parish is 24.2% Catholic with 2155 males and 2352 females.

404. South Yarra Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #86] has 4494 Catholics. There are a total of 24194 people in this parish. This parish is 18.6% Catholic with 2038 males and 2456 females.

405. Bass Hill Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #50] has 4490 Catholics. There are a total of 14195 people in this parish. This parish is 31.6% Catholic with 2176 males and 2314 females.

406. Balwyn North Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #87] has 4488 Catholics. There are a total of 16131 people in this parish. This parish is 27.8% Catholic with 2143 males and 2345 females.

407. St Ives Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #22] has 4486 Catholics. There are a total of 22234 people in this parish. This parish is 20.2% Catholic with 2008 males and 2478 females.

408. Camberwell Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #88] has 4484 Catholics. There are a total of 19335 people in this parish. This parish is 23.2% Catholic with 2012 males and 2472 females.

409. Mareeba Parish in Cairns Diocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 4475 Catholics. There are a total of 16453 people in this parish. This parish is 27.2% Catholic with 2175 males and 2300 females.

410. Greenacre Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #51] has 4471 Catholics. There are a total of 15252 people in this parish. This parish is 29.3% Catholic with 2126 males and 2345 females.

411. Concord West Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #52] has 4466 Catholics. There are a total of 10654 people in this parish. This parish is 41.9% Catholic with 2129 males and 2337 females.

412. Albany Parish in Bunbury Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 4459 Catholics. There are a total of 31554 people in this parish. This parish is 14.1% Catholic with 2172 males and 2287 females.

413. Colac Parish in Ballarat Diocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 4454 Catholics. There are a total of 15984 people in this parish. This parish is 27.9% Catholic with 2160 males and 2294 females.

414. Port Pirie+D922 Parish in Port Pirie Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 4449 Catholics. There are a total of 17400 people in this parish. This parish is 25.6% Catholic with 2120 males and 2329 females.

415. Queenscliff Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #89] has 4431 Catholics. There are a total of 19510 people in this parish. This parish is 22.7% Catholic with 2083 males and 2348 females.

416. Young Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #11] has 4423 Catholics. There are a total of 12010 people in this parish. This parish is 36.8% Catholic with 2102 males and 2321 females.

417. Preston West Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #90] has 4420 Catholics. There are a total of 12139 people in this parish. This parish is 36.4% Catholic with 2093 males and 2327 females.

418. Bulli Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #19] has 4415 Catholics. There are a total of 16595 people in this parish. This parish is 26.6% Catholic with 2083 males and 2332 females.

419. Kingscliff Parish in Lismore Diocese [Diocesan Rank #9] has 4412 Catholics. There are a total of 17652 people in this parish. This parish is 25% Catholic with 2110 males and 2302 females.

420. Greensborough North Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #91] has 4406 Catholics. There are a total of 11888 people in this parish. This parish is 37.1% Catholic with 2205 males and 2201 females.

421. Gisborne Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #92] has 4401 Catholics. There are a total of 15681 people in this parish. This parish is 28.1% Catholic with 2166 males and 2235 females.

422. Glen Waverley Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #93] has 4395 Catholics. There are a total of 20741 people in this parish. This parish is 21.2% Catholic with 2062 males and 2333 females.

423. St Mary's (Cathedral) Parish in Darwin Diocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 4391 Catholics. There are a total of 18970 people in this parish. This parish is 23.1% Catholic with 2324 males and 2067 females.

424. Emu Plains Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #34] has 4383 Catholics. There are a total of 13674 people in this parish. This parish is 32.1% Catholic with 2143 males and 2240 females.

425. Haberfield Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #53] has 4369 Catholics. There are a total of 8208 people in this parish. This parish is 53.2% Catholic with 2100 males and 2269 females.

426. Hawthorn Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #94] has 4368 Catholics. There are a total of 19781 people in this parish. This parish is 22.1% Catholic with 1943 males and 2425 females.

427. Wollongong Cathedral Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #20] has 4354 Catholics. There are a total of 17233 people in this parish. This parish is 25.3% Catholic with 2113 males and 2241 females.

428. Lynwood-Langford Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #31] has 4354 Catholics. There are a total of 20680 people in this parish. This parish is 21.1% Catholic with 2032 males and 2322 females.

429. Bairnsdale Parish in Sale Diocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 4351 Catholics. There are a total of 22249 people in this parish. This parish is 19.6% Catholic with 2066 males and 2285 females.

430. Warwick Parish in Towoomba Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 4344 Catholics. There are a total of 15868 people in this parish. This parish is 27.4% Catholic with 2083 males and 2261 females.

431. Ayr Parish in Townsville Diocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 4339 Catholics. There are a total of 11329 people in this parish. This parish is 38.3% Catholic with 2191 males and 2148 females.

432. Swan Hill Parish in Ballarat Diocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 4318 Catholics. There are a total of 16216 people in this parish. This parish is 26.6% Catholic with 2116 males and 2202 females.

433. Manuka (Cathedral) Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #12] has 4315 Catholics. There are a total of 17195 people in this parish. This parish is 25.1% Catholic with 2073 males and 2242 females.

434. Melbourne South Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #95] has 4311 Catholics. There are a total of 20414 people in this parish. This parish is 21.1% Catholic with 2098 males and 2213 females.

435. Sunshine North Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #96] has 4310 Catholics. There are a total of 10346 people in this parish. This parish is 41.7% Catholic with 2138 males and 2172 females.

436. North Woden Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #13] has 4308 Catholics. There are a total of 16244 people in this parish. This parish is 26.5% Catholic with 1997 males and 2311 females.

437. Ruse Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #21] has 4297 Catholics. There are a total of 14022 people in this parish. This parish is 30.6% Catholic with 2052 males and 2245 females.

438. Toronto Parish in Maitland-Newcastle Diocese [Diocesan Rank #15] has 4289 Catholics. There are a total of 21195 people in this parish. This parish is 20.2% Catholic with 1992 males and 2297 females.

439. Wagga Wagga Parish in Wagga Wagga Diocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 4280 Catholics. There are a total of 13146 people in this parish. This parish is 32.6% Catholic with 1983 males and 2297 females.

440. Williamstown Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #97] has 4280 Catholics. There are a total of 14871 people in this parish. This parish is 28.8% Catholic with 1996 males and 2284 females.

441. Daisy Hill Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #54] has 4276 Catholics. There are a total of 18148 people in this parish. This parish is 23.6% Catholic with 2029 males and 2247 females.

442. Casino Parish in Lismore Diocese [Diocesan Rank #10] has 4269 Catholics. There are a total of 14286 people in this parish. This parish is 29.9% Catholic with 2045 males and 2224 females.

443. Hurstville South Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #54] has 4258 Catholics. There are a total of 18767 people in this parish. This parish is 22.7% Catholic with 1987 males and 2271 females.

444. Park Avenue Parish in Rockhampton Diocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 4249 Catholics. There are a total of 17281 people in this parish. This parish is 24.6% Catholic with 2088 males and 2161 females.

445. Ringwood Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #98] has 4228 Catholics. There are a total of 18631 people in this parish. This parish is 22.7% Catholic with 2032 males and 2196 females.

446. Whyalla Parish in Port Pirie Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 4228 Catholics. There are a total of 21630 people in this parish. This parish is 19.5% Catholic with 2005 males and 2223 females.

447. Riverwood Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #55] has 4224 Catholics. There are a total of 16439 people in this parish. This parish is 25.7% Catholic with 1997 males and 2227 females.

448. Donvale Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #99] has 4223 Catholics. There are a total of 15813 people in this parish. This parish is 26.7% Catholic with 2039 males and 2184 females.

449. Charlestown Parish in Maitland-Newcastle Diocese [Diocesan Rank #16] has 4222 Catholics. There are a total of 15921 people in this parish. This parish is 26.5% Catholic with 1998 males and 2224 females.

450. Springvale North Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #100] has 4220 Catholics. There are a total of 15020 people in this parish. This parish is 28.1% Catholic with 2035 males and 2185 females.

451. Narraweena Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #23] has 4215 Catholics. There are a total of 12890 people in this parish. This parish is 32.7% Catholic with 2041 males and 2174 females.

452. Warragamba Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #35] has 4212 Catholics. There are a total of 10967 people in this parish. This parish is 38.4% Catholic with 2145 males and 2067 females.

453. Aspendale Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #101] has 4210 Catholics. There are a total of 12102 people in this parish. This parish is 34.8% Catholic with 2048 males and 2162 females.

454. Ingham Parish in Townsville Diocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 4210 Catholics. There are a total of 8374 people in this parish. This parish is 50.3% Catholic with 2120 males and 2090 females.

455. Glenbrook Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #36] has 4193 Catholics. There are a total of 17714 people in this parish. This parish is 23.7% Catholic with 1963 males and 2230 females.

456. Page Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #14] has 4191 Catholics. There are a total of 15970 people in this parish. This parish is 26.2% Catholic with 1979 males and 2212 females.

457. Booval Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #55] has 4179 Catholics. There are a total of 20285 people in this parish. This parish is 20.6% Catholic with 1972 males and 2207 females.

458. Brisbane Cathedral Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #56] has 4179 Catholics. There are a total of 20281 people in this parish. This parish is 20.6% Catholic with 2114 males and 2065 females.

459. Hallett Cove Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #28] has 4174 Catholics. There are a total of 19406 people in this parish. This parish is 21.5% Catholic with 1978 males and 2196 females.

460. Como Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #32] has 4151 Catholics. There are a total of 18056 people in this parish. This parish is 23% Catholic with 1904 males and 2247 females.

461. Leschenault Parish in Bunbury Diocese [Diocesan Rank #4] has 4143 Catholics. There are a total of 19591 people in this parish. This parish is 21.1% Catholic with 2074 males and 2069 females.

462. Brighton East Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #102] has 4137 Catholics. There are a total of 16855 people in this parish. This parish is 24.5% Catholic with 1869 males and 2268 females.

463. Doncaster Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #103] has 4137 Catholics. There are a total of 16399 people in this parish. This parish is 25.2% Catholic with 1990 males and 2147 females.

464. Beresfield Parish in Maitland-Newcastle Diocese [Diocesan Rank #17] has 4135 Catholics. There are a total of 16042 people in this parish. This parish is 25.8% Catholic with 2039 males and 2096 females.

465. Kew Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #104] has 4135 Catholics. There are a total of 14849 people in this parish. This parish is 27.8% Catholic with 1933 males and 2202 females.

466. Matraville Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #56] has 4130 Catholics. There are a total of 11413 people in this parish. This parish is 36.2% Catholic with 1938 males and 2192 females.

467. Bedford Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #33] has 4129 Catholics. There are a total of 13439 people in this parish. This parish is 30.7% Catholic with 1923 males and 2206 females.

468. Wantirna Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #105] has 4111 Catholics. There are a total of 17439 people in this parish. This parish is 23.6% Catholic with 1971 males and 2140 females.

469. Glenorchy Parish in Hobart Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #8] has 4111 Catholics. There are a total of 16450 people in this parish. This parish is 25% Catholic with 1908 males and 2203 females.

470. Baulkham Hills South Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #37] has 4110 Catholics. There are a total of 12890 people in this parish. This parish is 31.9% Catholic with 1923 males and 2187 females.

471. Gawler Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #29] has 4110 Catholics. There are a total of 26632 people in this parish. This parish is 15.4% Catholic with 1946 males and 2164 females.

472. Beverly Hills Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #57] has 4106 Catholics. There are a total of 14754 people in this parish. This parish is 27.8% Catholic with 1936 males and 2170 females.

473. Cowra Parish in Bathurst Diocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 4106 Catholics. There are a total of 12474 people in this parish. This parish is 32.9% Catholic with 2034 males and 2072 females.

474. Moree Parish in Armidale Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 4102 Catholics. There are a total of 14231 people in this parish. This parish is 28.8% Catholic with 2034 males and 2068 females.

475. Kogarah Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #58] has 4101 Catholics. There are a total of 16953 people in this parish. This parish is 24.2% Catholic with 1936 males and 2165 females.

476. Auburn Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #59] has 4090 Catholics. There are a total of 26976 people in this parish. This parish is 15.2% Catholic with 1968 males and 2122 females.

477. Dandenong Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #106] has 4081 Catholics. There are a total of 18420 people in this parish. This parish is 22.2% Catholic with 1940 males and 2141 females.

478. Reservoir East Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #107] has 4069 Catholics. There are a total of 11759 people in this parish. This parish is 34.6% Catholic with 1904 males and 2165 females.

479. Morwell Parish in Sale Diocese [Diocesan Rank #8] has 4067 Catholics. There are a total of 14615 people in this parish. This parish is 27.8% Catholic with 1917 males and 2150 females.

480. Maroubra Bay Beach Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #60] has 4064 Catholics. There are a total of 12770 people in this parish. This parish is 31.8% Catholic with 1899 males and 2165 females.

481. Preston Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #108] has 4049 Catholics. There are a total of 15202 people in this parish. This parish is 26.6% Catholic with 1896 males and 2153 females.

482. Belmore Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #61] has 4044 Catholics. There are a total of 15587 people in this parish. This parish is 25.9% Catholic with 1910 males and 2134 females.

483. Deepdene Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #109] has 4043 Catholics. There are a total of 14475 people in this parish. This parish is 27.9% Catholic with 1891 males and 2152 females.

484. Albury Parish in Wagga Wagga Diocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 4037 Catholics. There are a total of 13748 people in this parish. This parish is 29.4% Catholic with 1883 males and 2154 females.

485. Rutherford Parish in Maitland-Newcastle Diocese [Diocesan Rank #18] has 4036 Catholics. There are a total of 12631 people in this parish. This parish is 32% Catholic with 1926 males and 2110 females.

486. Riverton Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #34] has 4036 Catholics. There are a total of 17938 people in this parish. This parish is 22.5% Catholic with 1920 males and 2116 females.

487. Maroubra Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #62] has 4031 Catholics. There are a total of 13500 people in this parish. This parish is 29.9% Catholic with 1948 males and 2083 females.

488. Willoughby Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #24] has 4029 Catholics. There are a total of 13020 people in this parish. This parish is 30.9% Catholic with 1922 males and 2107 females.

489. Mosman Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #63] has 4014 Catholics. There are a total of 16106 people in this parish. This parish is 24.9% Catholic with 1756 males and 2258 females.

490. Adelaide Hills Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #30] has 4002 Catholics. There are a total of 32595 people in this parish. This parish is 12.3% Catholic with 1943 males and 2059 females.

491. Fawkner Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #110] has 3968 Catholics. There are a total of 9117 people in this parish. This parish is 43.5% Catholic with 1884 males and 2084 females.

492. Doncaster East Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #111] has 3962 Catholics. There are a total of 16150 people in this parish. This parish is 24.5% Catholic with 1827 males and 2135 females.

493. Dutton Park Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #57] has 3961 Catholics. There are a total of 21166 people in this parish. This parish is 18.7% Catholic with 1834 males and 2127 females.

494. Rangeway Parish in Geraldton Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 3957 Catholics. There are a total of 13569 people in this parish. This parish is 29.2% Catholic with 1872 males and 2085 females.

495. Normanhurst Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #25] has 3945 Catholics. There are a total of 14276 people in this parish. This parish is 27.6% Catholic with 1770 males and 2175 females.

496. Hurstville Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #64] has 3940 Catholics. There are a total of 19275 people in this parish. This parish is 20.4% Catholic with 1870 males and 2070 females.

497. Clayton Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #112] has 3936 Catholics. There are a total of 17880 people in this parish. This parish is 22% Catholic with 1893 males and 2043 females.

498. Bentleigh Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #113] has 3934 Catholics. There are a total of 13936 people in this parish. This parish is 28.2% Catholic with 1821 males and 2113 females.

499. Camberwell East Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #114] has 3924 Catholics. There are a total of 14340 people in this parish. This parish is 27.4% Catholic with 1766 males and 2158 females.

500. Granville Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #38] has 3918 Catholics. There are a total of 10865 people in this parish. This parish is 36.1% Catholic with 1955 males and 1963 females.

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