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 Goomalibee, accounting for 48.1% (38 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goomalibee - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goomalibee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goomalibee, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
38
% of total
48.1%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
38
48.1%
+6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-
13
16.5%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
13
16.5%
-9.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+6.0pp
Western Catholic
+8
-9.8pp
Data table
Religion for Goomalibee. 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 | 38 | 48.1% | 42.5% | 8 | 42.1% | 31.3% | +30 | +6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 16.5% | 11.8% | - | - | 15.4% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 16.5% | 18.3% | 5 | 26.3% | 21.1% | +8 | -9.8pp |
| Total | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 19 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.