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 Viewbank, accounting for 42.1% (2,957 people). This share was lower than Banyule (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 609 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Viewbank - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Viewbank in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Banyule (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Viewbank, with comparison markers for Banyule (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,957
% of total
42.1%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
2,957
42.1%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,664
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
1,664
23.7%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
453
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
453
6.5%
-2.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
303
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
303
4.3%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
212
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
212
3.0%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
210
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
210
3.0%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
164
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
164
2.3%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
163
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
163
2.3%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
144
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
144
2.1%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
110
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
110
1.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+609
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
-243
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-142
-2.1pp
Greek Orthodox
-15
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+83
+1.1pp
Not stated
-212
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-27
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+36
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Viewbank. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Banyule (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | % | Banyule (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,957 | 42.1% | 43.0% | 2,348 | 33.9% | 34.6% | +609 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,664 | 23.7% | 24.5% | 1,907 | 27.6% | 27.0% | -243 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 453 | 6.5% | 6.6% | 595 | 8.6% | 8.9% | -142 | -2.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 303 | 4.3% | 3.5% | 318 | 4.6% | 3.4% | -15 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 212 | 3.0% | 1.8% | 129 | 1.9% | 1.4% | +83 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 210 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 422 | 6.1% | 7.7% | -212 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 164 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 191 | 2.8% | 2.8% | -27 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 163 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 165 | 2.4% | 2.0% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 144 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 108 | 1.6% | 1.7% | +36 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 110 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 115 | 1.7% | 1.7% | -5 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 7,019 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,918 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +101 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.