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 Winton (Vic.), accounting for 44.3% (43 people). This share was higher than Benalla (RC) (42.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 11 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Winton (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Winton (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Benalla (RC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Winton (Vic.), with comparison markers for Benalla (RC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
43
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
43
44.3%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
22
22.7%
-6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
13
13.4%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-11
-6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Winton (Vic.). 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 | 43 | 44.3% | 42.5% | 37 | 32.7% | 31.3% | +6 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 22.7% | 18.3% | 33 | 29.2% | 21.1% | -11 | -6.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 13.4% | 11.8% | 14 | 12.4% | 15.4% | -1 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 97 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.