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 Lurg, accounting for 42.4% (95 people). This share was similar to Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lurg - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lurg in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lurg, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
95
% of total
42.4%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
95
42.4%
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
37
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
37
16.5%
+4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
29
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
29
12.9%
-6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
25
11.2%
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
16
7.1%
+2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
15
6.7%
+3.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
+11
+4.7pp
Not stated
-13
-6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
+6
+2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+3.5pp
Data table
Religion for Lurg. 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 | 42.4% | 42.5% | 83 | 37.7% | 31.3% | +12 | +4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 16.5% | 18.3% | 26 | 11.8% | 21.1% | +11 | +4.7pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 12.9% | 9.9% | 42 | 19.1% | 10.4% | -13 | -6.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 11.2% | 11.8% | 29 | 13.2% | 15.4% | -4 | -2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 7.1% | 5.4% | 10 | 4.5% | 7.5% | +6 | +2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 6.7% | 2.0% | 7 | 3.2% | 2.2% | +8 | +3.5pp |
| Total | 224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 220 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.