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 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 14 people and 19.9 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
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+14
+19.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-7.0pp
Western Catholic
0
+1.2pp
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% | 24 | 28.2% | 31.3% | +14 | +19.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 16.5% | 11.8% | 20 | 23.5% | 15.4% | -7 | -7.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 16.5% | 18.3% | 13 | 15.3% | 21.1% | 0 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.