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 Upper Ryans Creek, accounting for 47.1% (16 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 5 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Ryans Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Ryans Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Ryans Creek, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-5
-5.4pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Ryans Creek. 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 | 16 | 47.1% | 42.5% | 21 | 52.5% | 31.3% | -5 | -5.4pp |
| Total | 34 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.