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 Warrenbayne, accounting for 48.1% (64 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 16.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Warrenbayne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Warrenbayne in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warrenbayne, with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
64
% of total
48.1%
Change from 2016
+16.7pp
64
48.1%
+16.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
22
16.5%
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
20
15.0%
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
9.0%
+0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
12
9.0%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+16.7pp
Western Catholic
-2
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
0
+0.2pp
Not stated
-2
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Warrenbayne. 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 | 64 | 48.1% | 42.5% | 43 | 31.4% | 31.3% | +21 | +16.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 16.5% | 18.3% | 24 | 17.5% | 21.1% | -2 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 15.0% | 11.8% | 23 | 16.8% | 15.4% | -3 | -1.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 9.0% | 5.4% | 12 | 8.8% | 7.5% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 14 | 10.2% | 10.4% | -2 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.