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 Upper Lurg, accounting for 39.6% (40 people). This share was lower than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people and 15.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Lurg - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Lurg in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Lurg, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
40
% of total
39.6%
Change from 2016
+15.6pp
40
39.6%
+15.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
19
18.8%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
14
13.9%
-10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
13
12.9%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
12
11.9%
+7.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+15.6pp
Western Catholic
-7
-2.0pp
Not stated
-16
-10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+7.1pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Lurg. 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 | 40 | 39.6% | 42.5% | 30 | 24.0% | 31.3% | +10 | +15.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 18.8% | 18.3% | 26 | 20.8% | 21.1% | -7 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 13.9% | 9.9% | 30 | 24.0% | 10.4% | -16 | -10.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 18 | 14.4% | 15.4% | -5 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 11.9% | 2.0% | 6 | 4.8% | 2.2% | +6 | +7.1pp |
| Total | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.