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 Bungeet West, accounting for 43.8% (21 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 5 people and 8.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Bungeet West - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Bungeet West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bungeet West, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).

Bungeet West
Benalla (RC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

21

% of total

43.8%

Change from 2016

+5.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

12

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

+5.0pp

Data table

Religion for Bungeet West. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Benalla (RC).

Religion for Bungeet West. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Benalla (RC).
Religion for Bungeet West. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Benalla (RC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Benalla (RC)%Count%Benalla (RC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2143.8%42.5%2138.2%31.3%0+5.6pp
Not stated1225.0%9.9%1120.0%10.4%+1+5.0pp
Total48100.0%100.0%55100.0%100.0%-70.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.