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 Stewarton (Vic.) (part), accounting for 33% (37 people). This share was lower than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 9 people and 7.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stewarton (Vic.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stewarton (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stewarton (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
37
% of total
33.0%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
37
33.0%
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
17
15.2%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
16
14.3%
+2.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
14
12.5%
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
13
11.6%
-7.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-1.9pp
Not stated
+2
+2.3pp
Western Catholic
-6
-4.6pp
Uniting Church
-9
-7.2pp
Data table
Religion for Stewarton (Vic.) (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 | 37 | 33.0% | 42.5% | 32 | 27.4% | 31.3% | +5 | +5.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 15.2% | 11.8% | 20 | 17.1% | 15.4% | -3 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 14.3% | 9.9% | 14 | 12.0% | 10.4% | +2 | +2.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 12.5% | 18.3% | 20 | 17.1% | 21.1% | -6 | -4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 11.6% | 5.4% | 22 | 18.8% | 7.5% | -9 | -7.2pp |
| Total | 112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.