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 Tarnook, accounting for 51.1% (48 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 12 people and 15.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tarnook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tarnook 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 Tarnook, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+3.0pp
Western Catholic
0
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+8
+7.6pp
Not stated
+8
+7.9pp
Data table
Religion for Tarnook. 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 | 48 | 51.1% | 42.5% | 39 | 48.1% | 31.3% | +9 | +3.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 14.9% | 18.3% | 14 | 17.3% | 21.1% | 0 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 5 | 6.2% | 15.4% | +8 | +7.6pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 12.8% | 9.9% | 4 | 4.9% | 10.4% | +8 | +7.9pp |
| Total | 94 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.