Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Chesney Vale, accounting for 48.7% (95 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 49 people and 19.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chesney Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chesney Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chesney Vale, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+49
+19.4pp
Western Catholic
+12
+2.4pp
Not stated
-16
-12.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Chesney Vale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Benalla (RC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | % | Benalla (RC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 95 | 48.7% | 42.5% | 46 | 29.3% | 31.3% | +49 | +19.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 42 | 21.5% | 18.3% | 30 | 19.1% | 21.1% | +12 | +2.4pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 9.2% | 9.9% | 34 | 21.7% | 10.4% | -16 | -12.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 8.2% | 11.8% | 16 | 10.2% | 15.4% | 0 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +38 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.