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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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601. Malvern Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #138] has 3379 Catholics. There are a total of 16051 people in this parish. This parish is 21.1% Catholic with 1511 males and 1868 females.

602. Croydon Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #77] has 3376 Catholics. There are a total of 8473 people in this parish. This parish is 39.8% Catholic with 1639 males and 1737 females.

603. Brunswick East Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #139] has 3369 Catholics. There are a total of 10959 people in this parish. This parish is 30.7% Catholic with 1522 males and 1847 females.

604. Richmond Parish in Hobart Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #11] has 3369 Catholics. There are a total of 18831 people in this parish. This parish is 17.9% Catholic with 1690 males and 1679 females.

605. Bondi Beach Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #78] has 3363 Catholics. There are a total of 18095 people in this parish. This parish is 18.6% Catholic with 1535 males and 1828 females.

606. Willagee Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #43] has 3359 Catholics. There are a total of 11252 people in this parish. This parish is 29.9% Catholic with 1563 males and 1796 females.

607. Sans Souci Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #79] has 3355 Catholics. There are a total of 11805 people in this parish. This parish is 28.4% Catholic with 1529 males and 1826 females.

608. Upper Blue Mountains Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #43] has 3352 Catholics. There are a total of 17637 people in this parish. This parish is 19% Catholic with 1553 males and 1799 females.

609. Westmead Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #44] has 3344 Catholics. There are a total of 13205 people in this parish. This parish is 25.3% Catholic with 1616 males and 1728 females.

610. Murrumbeena Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #140] has 3344 Catholics. There are a total of 13969 people in this parish. This parish is 23.9% Catholic with 1557 males and 1787 females.

611. Kingsville Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #141] has 3340 Catholics. There are a total of 10414 people in this parish. This parish is 32.1% Catholic with 1625 males and 1715 females.

612. Subiaco Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #44] has 3340 Catholics. There are a total of 12431 people in this parish. This parish is 26.9% Catholic with 1487 males and 1853 females.

613. Mt Gravatt - Holland Park (Holland Park) Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #66] has 3328 Catholics. There are a total of 10796 people in this parish. This parish is 30.8% Catholic with 1528 males and 1800 females.

614. Kaleen Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #17] has 3325 Catholics. There are a total of 10898 people in this parish. This parish is 30.5% Catholic with 1626 males and 1699 females.

615. Niddrie Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #142] has 3319 Catholics. There are a total of 7099 people in this parish. This parish is 46.8% Catholic with 1530 males and 1789 females.

616. Belmont-Redcliffe Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #45] has 3319 Catholics. There are a total of 12006 people in this parish. This parish is 27.6% Catholic with 1578 males and 1741 females.

617. Pennington Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #35] has 3317 Catholics. There are a total of 13650 people in this parish. This parish is 24.3% Catholic with 1613 males and 1704 females.

618. Karratha - Dampier - Wickham Parish in Geraldton Diocese [Diocesan Rank #2] has 3315 Catholics. There are a total of 16409 people in this parish. This parish is 20.2% Catholic with 1714 males and 1601 females.

619. Warragul Parish in Sale Diocese [Diocesan Rank #9] has 3314 Catholics. There are a total of 15524 people in this parish. This parish is 21.3% Catholic with 1583 males and 1731 females.

620. Bluff Point Parish in Geraldton Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 3310 Catholics. There are a total of 11989 people in this parish. This parish is 27.6% Catholic with 1599 males and 1711 females.

621. Busselton Parish in Bunbury Diocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 3303 Catholics. There are a total of 18924 people in this parish. This parish is 17.5% Catholic with 1571 males and 1732 females.

622. St Marys Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #36] has 3298 Catholics. There are a total of 17217 people in this parish. This parish is 19.2% Catholic with 1500 males and 1798 females.

623. Joondanna Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #46] has 3296 Catholics. There are a total of 10875 people in this parish. This parish is 30.3% Catholic with 1531 males and 1765 females.

624. Hendra Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #67] has 3294 Catholics. There are a total of 10641 people in this parish. This parish is 31% Catholic with 1522 males and 1772 females.

625. Norwood Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #37] has 3294 Catholics. There are a total of 13900 people in this parish. This parish is 23.7% Catholic with 1410 males and 1884 females.

626. Wendouree Parish in Ballarat Diocese [Diocesan Rank #9] has 3288 Catholics. There are a total of 13562 people in this parish. This parish is 24.2% Catholic with 1547 males and 1741 females.

627. Grafton Parish in Lismore Diocese [Diocesan Rank #13] has 3280 Catholics. There are a total of 13637 people in this parish. This parish is 24.1% Catholic with 1528 males and 1752 females.

628. Yass Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #18] has 3272 Catholics. There are a total of 10331 people in this parish. This parish is 31.7% Catholic with 1628 males and 1644 females.

629. Indooroopilly Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #68] has 3268 Catholics. There are a total of 14660 people in this parish. This parish is 22.3% Catholic with 1462 males and 1806 females.

630. Clayfield Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #69] has 3254 Catholics. There are a total of 10618 people in this parish. This parish is 30.6% Catholic with 1494 males and 1760 females.

631. Padstow Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #80] has 3246 Catholics. There are a total of 10276 people in this parish. This parish is 31.6% Catholic with 1519 males and 1727 females.

632. Broadmeadows Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #143] has 3244 Catholics. There are a total of 11418 people in this parish. This parish is 28.4% Catholic with 1569 males and 1675 females.

633. Gardenvale Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #144] has 3243 Catholics. There are a total of 12742 people in this parish. This parish is 25.5% Catholic with 1459 males and 1784 females.

634. Wilston Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #70] has 3243 Catholics. There are a total of 9440 people in this parish. This parish is 34.4% Catholic with 1547 males and 1696 females.

635. Jubilee (Bardon) Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #71] has 3236 Catholics. There are a total of 10664 people in this parish. This parish is 30.3% Catholic with 1454 males and 1782 females.

636. Kedron Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #72] has 3236 Catholics. There are a total of 9110 people in this parish. This parish is 35.5% Catholic with 1479 males and 1757 females.

637. Brunswick Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #145] has 3231 Catholics. There are a total of 13629 people in this parish. This parish is 23.7% Catholic with 1475 males and 1756 females.

638. Harris Park Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #45] has 3225 Catholics. There are a total of 13642 people in this parish. This parish is 23.6% Catholic with 1626 males and 1599 females.

639. Broome Parish in Broome Diocese [Diocesan Rank #1] has 3222 Catholics. There are a total of 11651 people in this parish. This parish is 27.7% Catholic with 1600 males and 1622 females.

640. Gunnedah Parish in Armidale Diocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 3211 Catholics. There are a total of 11804 people in this parish. This parish is 27.2% Catholic with 1585 males and 1626 females.

641. Rose Bay Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #81] has 3206 Catholics. There are a total of 17608 people in this parish. This parish is 18.2% Catholic with 1368 males and 1838 females.

642. Sylvania Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #82] has 3203 Catholics. There are a total of 11427 people in this parish. This parish is 28% Catholic with 1513 males and 1690 females.

643. Mount Eliza Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #146] has 3201 Catholics. There are a total of 15347 people in this parish. This parish is 20.9% Catholic with 1543 males and 1658 females.

644. Ormond Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #147] has 3201 Catholics. There are a total of 14766 people in this parish. This parish is 21.7% Catholic with 1513 males and 1688 females.

645. Thornbury Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #148] has 3195 Catholics. There are a total of 12628 people in this parish. This parish is 25.3% Catholic with 1447 males and 1748 females.

646. Botany Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #83] has 3194 Catholics. There are a total of 8082 people in this parish. This parish is 39.5% Catholic with 1540 males and 1654 females.

647. Leederville Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #47] has 3194 Catholics. There are a total of 10604 people in this parish. This parish is 30.1% Catholic with 1493 males and 1701 females.

648. Beaconsfield Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #48] has 3190 Catholics. There are a total of 9963 people in this parish. This parish is 32% Catholic with 1511 males and 1679 females.

649. Surrey Hills Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #149] has 3179 Catholics. There are a total of 13575 people in this parish. This parish is 23.4% Catholic with 1449 males and 1730 females.

650. Wilsonton Parish in Towoomba Diocese [Diocesan Rank #5] has 3166 Catholics. There are a total of 12241 people in this parish. This parish is 25.9% Catholic with 1511 males and 1655 females.

651. Oatley Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #84] has 3158 Catholics. There are a total of 10617 people in this parish. This parish is 29.7% Catholic with 1518 males and 1640 females.

652. Bondi Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #85] has 3153 Catholics. There are a total of 14554 people in this parish. This parish is 21.7% Catholic with 1546 males and 1607 females.

653. Walkerston Parish in Rockhampton Diocese [Diocesan Rank #11] has 3147 Catholics. There are a total of 9907 people in this parish. This parish is 31.8% Catholic with 1624 males and 1523 females.

654. Scarborough Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #49] has 3144 Catholics. There are a total of 13266 people in this parish. This parish is 23.7% Catholic with 1518 males and 1626 females.

655. Bowral Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #25] has 3140 Catholics. There are a total of 12647 people in this parish. This parish is 24.8% Catholic with 1482 males and 1658 females.

656. Ashburton Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #150] has 3129 Catholics. There are a total of 12096 people in this parish. This parish is 25.9% Catholic with 1476 males and 1653 females.

657. East Brisbane Arch Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #73] has 3127 Catholics. There are a total of 12103 people in this parish. This parish is 25.8% Catholic with 1504 males and 1623 females.

658. Willunga Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #38] has 3127 Catholics. There are a total of 24847 people in this parish. This parish is 12.6% Catholic with 1479 males and 1648 females.

659. Avalon Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #30] has 3119 Catholics. There are a total of 15515 people in this parish. This parish is 20.1% Catholic with 1455 males and 1664 females.

660. Harlaxton Parish in Towoomba Diocese [Diocesan Rank #6] has 3109 Catholics. There are a total of 12185 people in this parish. This parish is 25.5% Catholic with 1444 males and 1665 females.

661. Benalla Parish in Sandhurst Diocese [Diocesan Rank #7] has 3093 Catholics. There are a total of 13520 people in this parish. This parish is 22.9% Catholic with 1477 males and 1616 females.

662. Sunshine Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #151] has 3092 Catholics. There are a total of 9176 people in this parish. This parish is 33.7% Catholic with 1435 males and 1657 females.

663. Annerley-Ekibin (Annerley) Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #74] has 3089 Catholics. There are a total of 12504 people in this parish. This parish is 24.7% Catholic with 1441 males and 1648 females.

664. Berala Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #86] has 3072 Catholics. There are a total of 12177 people in this parish. This parish is 25.2% Catholic with 1467 males and 1605 females.

665. Naremburn Parish in Broken Bay Diocese [Diocesan Rank #31] has 3071 Catholics. There are a total of 12295 people in this parish. This parish is 25% Catholic with 1386 males and 1685 females.

666. Cooma Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #19] has 3070 Catholics. There are a total of 9808 people in this parish. This parish is 31.3% Catholic with 1521 males and 1549 females.

667. Jordanville Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #152] has 3070 Catholics. There are a total of 12122 people in this parish. This parish is 25.3% Catholic with 1454 males and 1616 females.

668. Central Tasmania Parish in Hobart Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #12] has 3068 Catholics. There are a total of 16251 people in this parish. This parish is 18.9% Catholic with 1521 males and 1547 females.

669. Colonel Light Gardens Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #39] has 3067 Catholics. There are a total of 16049 people in this parish. This parish is 19.1% Catholic with 1426 males and 1641 females.

670. Kingsgrove Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #87] has 3056 Catholics. There are a total of 10658 people in this parish. This parish is 28.7% Catholic with 1453 males and 1603 females.

671. Aranda Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #20] has 3047 Catholics. There are a total of 14067 people in this parish. This parish is 21.7% Catholic with 1422 males and 1625 females.

672. Horsley Park Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #88] has 3031 Catholics. There are a total of 4932 people in this parish. This parish is 61.5% Catholic with 1544 males and 1487 females.

673. Balmain Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #89] has 3026 Catholics. There are a total of 12721 people in this parish. This parish is 23.8% Catholic with 1400 males and 1626 females.

674. Everton Park Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #75] has 3021 Catholics. There are a total of 9479 people in this parish. This parish is 31.9% Catholic with 1392 males and 1629 females.

675. Mundaring Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #50] has 3016 Catholics. There are a total of 19931 people in this parish. This parish is 15.1% Catholic with 1488 males and 1528 females.

676. Parramatta North Parish in Parramatta Diocese [Diocesan Rank #46] has 3011 Catholics. There are a total of 9455 people in this parish. This parish is 31.8% Catholic with 1407 males and 1604 females.

677. Syndal Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #153] has 3010 Catholics. There are a total of 15103 people in this parish. This parish is 19.9% Catholic with 1398 males and 1612 females.

678. Lesmurdie Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #51] has 3008 Catholics. There are a total of 10790 people in this parish. This parish is 27.9% Catholic with 1477 males and 1531 females.

679. New Farm Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #76] has 3004 Catholics. There are a total of 11369 people in this parish. This parish is 26.4% Catholic with 1373 males and 1631 females.

680. Waterloo Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #90] has 3003 Catholics. There are a total of 13944 people in this parish. This parish is 21.5% Catholic with 1510 males and 1493 females.

681. Lockleys Parish in Adelaide Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #40] has 2996 Catholics. There are a total of 8699 people in this parish. This parish is 34.4% Catholic with 1449 males and 1547 females.

682. Newport Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #154] has 2992 Catholics. There are a total of 10533 people in this parish. This parish is 28.4% Catholic with 1421 males and 1571 females.

683. O'Connor Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #21] has 2991 Catholics. There are a total of 14769 people in this parish. This parish is 20.3% Catholic with 1354 males and 1637 females.

684. Pambula Parish in Canberra & Goulburn Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #22] has 2986 Catholics. There are a total of 14282 people in this parish. This parish is 20.9% Catholic with 1486 males and 1500 females.

685. Nedlands Parish in Perth Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #52] has 2980 Catholics. There are a total of 15403 people in this parish. This parish is 19.3% Catholic with 1386 males and 1594 females.

686. Port Lincoln Parish in Port Pirie Diocese [Diocesan Rank #3] has 2979 Catholics. There are a total of 16527 people in this parish. This parish is 18% Catholic with 1461 males and 1518 females.

687. Leichhardt Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #91] has 2972 Catholics. There are a total of 9122 people in this parish. This parish is 32.6% Catholic with 1372 males and 1600 females.

688. Blackburn South Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #155] has 2961 Catholics. There are a total of 12206 people in this parish. This parish is 24.3% Catholic with 1401 males and 1560 females.

689. Brunswick North Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #156] has 2950 Catholics. There are a total of 10236 people in this parish. This parish is 28.8% Catholic with 1368 males and 1582 females.

690. Sandy Bay Parish in Hobart Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #13] has 2950 Catholics. There are a total of 16897 people in this parish. This parish is 17.5% Catholic with 1305 males and 1645 females.

691. Wonthaggi Parish in Sale Diocese [Diocesan Rank #10] has 2949 Catholics. There are a total of 12062 people in this parish. This parish is 24.4% Catholic with 1359 males and 1590 females.

692. Wattle Park Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #157] has 2944 Catholics. There are a total of 12804 people in this parish. This parish is 23% Catholic with 1301 males and 1643 females.

693. Clovelly Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #92] has 2940 Catholics. There are a total of 9392 people in this parish. This parish is 31.3% Catholic with 1418 males and 1522 females.

694. Norlane Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #158] has 2936 Catholics. There are a total of 10021 people in this parish. This parish is 29.3% Catholic with 1366 males and 1570 females.

695. White Hills Parish in Sandhurst Diocese [Diocesan Rank #8] has 2929 Catholics. There are a total of 10894 people in this parish. This parish is 26.9% Catholic with 1431 males and 1498 females.

696. Port Kembla Parish in Wollongong Diocese [Diocesan Rank #26] has 2924 Catholics. There are a total of 8916 people in this parish. This parish is 32.8% Catholic with 1481 males and 1443 females.

697. Belfield Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #93] has 2922 Catholics. There are a total of 6697 people in this parish. This parish is 43.6% Catholic with 1425 males and 1497 females.

698. Highett Parish in Melbourne Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #159] has 2913 Catholics. There are a total of 10859 people in this parish. This parish is 26.8% Catholic with 1299 males and 1614 females.

699. Coorparoo Mt Carmel Parish in Brisbane Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #77] has 2907 Catholics. There are a total of 8494 people in this parish. This parish is 34.2% Catholic with 1324 males and 1583 females.

700. Gladesville Parish in Sydney Archdiocese [Diocesan Rank #94] has 2902 Catholics. There are a total of 8172 people in this parish. This parish is 35.5% Catholic with 1348 males and 1554 females.

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