Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Swanpool, accounting for 46.7% (105 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 44 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Swanpool - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Swanpool in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Swanpool, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+44
+14.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
-6
-5.6pp
Not stated
-9
-5.6pp
Data table
Religion for Swanpool. 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 | 105 | 46.7% | 42.5% | 61 | 31.8% | 31.3% | +44 | +14.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 16.4% | 11.8% | 40 | 20.8% | 15.4% | -3 | -4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 32 | 14.2% | 18.3% | 38 | 19.8% | 21.1% | -6 | -5.6pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 5.3% | 9.9% | 21 | 10.9% | 10.4% | -9 | -5.6pp |
| Total | 225 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 192 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.