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 Lima East, accounting for 57.2% (95 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lima East - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lima East in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lima East, 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
+28
+15.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+0.7pp
Western Catholic
-6
-4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Lima East. 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 | 57.2% | 42.5% | 67 | 42.1% | 31.3% | +28 | +15.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 20 | 12.6% | 15.4% | +2 | +0.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 10.8% | 18.3% | 24 | 15.1% | 21.1% | -6 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 159 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.