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 Mount Bruno, accounting for 56% (28 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 31 people and 16.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Bruno - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Bruno in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Bruno, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
28
% of total
56.0%
Change from 2016
+30.2pp
28
56.0%
+30.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
12
24.0%
+6.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-4
+30.2pp
Not stated
-10
+6.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Bruno. 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 | 28 | 56.0% | 42.5% | 32 | 25.8% | 31.3% | -4 | +30.2pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 24.0% | 9.9% | 22 | 17.7% | 10.4% | -10 | +6.3pp |
| Total | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -74 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.