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 Molyullah, accounting for 32.1% (52 people). This share was lower than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 12 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Molyullah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Molyullah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Molyullah, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
52
% of total
32.1%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
52
32.1%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
34
21.0%
+7.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
33
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
33
20.4%
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
23
14.2%
+2.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
-3.0pp
Not stated
+16
+7.3pp
Western Catholic
+12
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+8
+2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Molyullah. 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 | 52 | 32.1% | 42.5% | 46 | 35.1% | 31.3% | +6 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 21.0% | 9.9% | 18 | 13.7% | 10.4% | +16 | +7.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 20.4% | 18.3% | 21 | 16.0% | 21.1% | +12 | +4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 14.2% | 11.8% | 15 | 11.5% | 15.4% | +8 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 162 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.