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 Lima South (part), accounting for 55.8% (77 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 50 people and 28.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lima South (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lima South (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lima South (part), with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
77
% of total
55.8%
Change from 2016
+28.5pp
77
55.8%
+28.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
19
13.8%
-2.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
19
13.8%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+50
+28.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
-2.4pp
Western Catholic
+7
+1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Lima South (part). 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 | 77 | 55.8% | 42.5% | 27 | 27.3% | 31.3% | +50 | +28.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 16 | 16.2% | 15.4% | +3 | -2.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 13.8% | 18.3% | 12 | 12.1% | 21.1% | +7 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 138 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 99 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.