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 Thoona, accounting for 32.8% (44 people). This share was lower than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Thoona - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Thoona in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Thoona, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
44
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
44
32.8%
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
20
14.9%
+1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
16
11.9%
-2.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
14
10.4%
-1.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
12
9.0%
+5.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
11
8.2%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+1.0pp
Not stated
-2
-2.9pp
Western Catholic
-1
-1.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+8
+5.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Thoona. 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 | 44 | 32.8% | 42.5% | 35 | 28.7% | 31.3% | +9 | +4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 14.9% | 11.8% | 17 | 13.9% | 15.4% | +3 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 11.9% | 9.9% | 18 | 14.8% | 10.4% | -2 | -2.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 10.4% | 18.3% | 15 | 12.3% | 21.1% | -1 | -1.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 9.0% | 0.8% | 4 | 3.3% | 0.8% | +8 | +5.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 8.2% | 2.0% | 10 | 8.2% | 2.2% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.