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 Taminick, accounting for 39.6% (53 people). This share was lower than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 17 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Taminick - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Taminick 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 Taminick, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+1.9pp
Western Catholic
+17
+7.3pp
Not stated
+3
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-10.7pp
Data table
Religion for Taminick. 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 | 53 | 39.6% | 42.5% | 40 | 37.7% | 31.3% | +13 | +1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 44 | 32.8% | 18.3% | 27 | 25.5% | 21.1% | +17 | +7.3pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 11.9% | 9.9% | 13 | 12.3% | 10.4% | +3 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 8.2% | 11.8% | 20 | 18.9% | 15.4% | -9 | -10.7pp |
| Total | 134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.