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 Devenish, accounting for 37.3% (76 people). This share was lower than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Devenish - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Devenish in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Devenish, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
76
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
76
37.3%
+8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
29
14.2%
-5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
29
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
29
14.2%
0.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
25
12.3%
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
12
5.9%
+3.4pp
Wesleyan Methodist Church
2021 count
10
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
4.9%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-5.6pp
Not stated
+1
0.0pp
Western Catholic
-2
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
+7
+3.4pp
Wesleyan Methodist Church
+1
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Devenish. 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 | 76 | 37.3% | 42.5% | 56 | 28.4% | 31.3% | +20 | +8.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 14.2% | 11.8% | 39 | 19.8% | 15.4% | -10 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 14.2% | 9.9% | 28 | 14.2% | 10.4% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 12.3% | 18.3% | 27 | 13.7% | 21.1% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 5.9% | 3.3% | 5 | 2.5% | 5.0% | +7 | +3.4pp |
| Wesleyan Methodist Church | 10 | 4.9% | 0.1% | 9 | 4.6% | 0.3% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 204 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.