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Scientology has existed in Australia since the early 1950s. The number of Scientology adherents varies depending upon the source; according to the Australian Census, it has a declining population: 1,655 members in 2021, down from 1,681 in 2016 and 2,163 in 2011,[1][2] while Scientology itself has claimed 150,000 members in Australia.[3][4] It has headquarters in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra, along with a mission in Tasmania and Brisbane. Church of Scientology Sydney is the regional headquarters for the entire Asian and Pacific area.[5]
- ^ Cannane, Steve (30 June 2012). "Census shows scientology numbers going backwards". ABC News. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (4 July 2022). "Census of Population and Housing: Census article - Religious affiliation in Australia, 2021". Archived from the original on 26 December 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ^ Casey, Marcus (19 April 1997). "Sales Pitch for the Souls". The Daily Telegraph. p. 32.
- ^ Powell, Sian (1 February 1997). "Church's Quiet Spread". The Weekend Australian.
- ^ "Scientology: Part 5 – Dummies guide to religion". Yahoo!7. 11 June 2010. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013.