Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Alpine (S), accounting for 48% (6,347 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,015 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alpine (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alpine (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alpine (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,347
% of total
48.0%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
6,347
48.0%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,652
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
2,652
20.1%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,216
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
1,216
9.2%
-3.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,091
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,091
8.2%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
565
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
565
4.3%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
274
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
274
2.1%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
222
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
222
1.7%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
88
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
88
0.7%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
82
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
82
0.6%
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
78
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
78
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,015
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-245
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-376
-3.7pp
Not stated
-305
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-154
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
-49
-0.5pp
Baptist
-6
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-1
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+11
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Alpine (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 6,347 | 48.0% | 44.9% | 4,332 | 35.1% | 33.7% | +2,015 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,652 | 20.1% | 19.7% | 2,897 | 23.5% | 22.7% | -245 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,216 | 9.2% | 9.8% | 1,592 | 12.9% | 13.3% | -376 | -3.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,091 | 8.2% | 7.7% | 1,396 | 11.3% | 9.8% | -305 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 565 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 719 | 5.8% | 6.5% | -154 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 274 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 283 | 2.3% | 2.1% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 222 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 271 | 2.2% | 3.2% | -49 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 88 | 0.7% | 1.2% | 94 | 0.8% | 1.3% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 82 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 83 | 0.7% | 0.8% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 78 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 67 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +11 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 13,226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12,337 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +889 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.