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 Goorambat, accounting for 42.6% (118 people). This share was similar to Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goorambat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goorambat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goorambat, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
118
% of total
42.6%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
118
42.6%
+13.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
41
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
41
14.8%
+1.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
39
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
39
14.1%
-5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
30
10.8%
+3.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-9.9pp
17
6.1%
-9.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
15
5.4%
+3.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+13.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+1.2pp
Western Catholic
-18
-5.3pp
Not stated
+8
+3.3pp
Uniting Church
-30
-9.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+3.7pp
Data table
Religion for Goorambat. 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 | 118 | 42.6% | 42.5% | 85 | 28.9% | 31.3% | +33 | +13.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 41 | 14.8% | 11.8% | 40 | 13.6% | 15.4% | +1 | +1.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 39 | 14.1% | 18.3% | 57 | 19.4% | 21.1% | -18 | -5.3pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 10.8% | 9.9% | 22 | 7.5% | 10.4% | +8 | +3.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 6.1% | 5.4% | 47 | 16.0% | 7.5% | -30 | -9.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5 | 1.7% | 2.2% | +10 | +3.7pp |
| Total | 277 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 294 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.