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 Samaria, accounting for 66.7% (32 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people and 27.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Samaria - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Samaria in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Samaria, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
32
% of total
66.7%
Change from 2016
+27.7pp
32
66.7%
+27.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+27.7pp
Data table
Religion for Samaria. 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 | 32 | 66.7% | 42.5% | 23 | 39.0% | 31.3% | +9 | +27.7pp |
| Total | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.