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 Pontville (part), accounting for 46.5% (307 people). This share was lower than Brighton (M) (51.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 451 people, while its share rose by 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pontville (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pontville (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brighton (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pontville (part), with comparison markers for Brighton (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
307
% of total
46.5%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
307
46.5%
+9.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
152
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
152
23.0%
+2.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
147
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
147
22.3%
+7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
19
2.9%
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
13
2.0%
-5.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-451
+9.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-259
+2.7pp
Western Catholic
-155
+7.3pp
Not stated
-147
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
-128
-5.0pp
Data table
Religion for Pontville (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | % | Brighton (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 307 | 46.5% | 51.5% | 758 | 37.5% | 39.7% | -451 | +9.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 152 | 23.0% | 17.8% | 411 | 20.3% | 24.4% | -259 | +2.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 147 | 22.3% | 15.3% | 302 | 15.0% | 18.6% | -155 | +7.3pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 2.9% | 7.0% | 166 | 8.2% | 9.3% | -147 | -5.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 141 | 7.0% | 2.0% | -128 | -5.0pp |
| Total | 660 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,020 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,360 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.