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 Tatong, accounting for 48.2% (133 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tatong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tatong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tatong, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
133
% of total
48.2%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
133
48.2%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
47
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
47
17.0%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
43
15.6%
-7.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
16
5.8%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
11
4.0%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-4
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-7.2pp
Not stated
-4
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-8
-2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Tatong. 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 | 133 | 48.2% | 42.5% | 102 | 35.3% | 31.3% | +31 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 47 | 17.0% | 18.3% | 51 | 17.6% | 21.1% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 15.6% | 11.8% | 66 | 22.8% | 15.4% | -23 | -7.2pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 5.8% | 9.9% | 20 | 6.9% | 10.4% | -4 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 4.0% | 5.4% | 19 | 6.6% | 7.5% | -8 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 276 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 289 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.