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 Campaspe (S), accounting for 41.4% (16,025 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,256 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Campaspe (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Campaspe (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Campaspe (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16,025
% of total
41.4%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
16,025
41.4%
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,129
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
8,129
21.0%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,793
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
4,793
12.4%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,058
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
3,058
7.9%
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
2,521
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
2,521
6.5%
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,189
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,189
3.1%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
730
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
730
1.9%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
377
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
377
1.0%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
362
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
362
0.9%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
239
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
239
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,256
+12.4pp
Western Catholic
-744
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,488
-4.5pp
Not stated
-388
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
-661
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
-392
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+43
0.0pp
Baptist
+31
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-43
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+64
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Campaspe (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 16,025 | 41.4% | 44.9% | 10,769 | 29.0% | 33.7% | +5,256 | +12.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 8,129 | 21.0% | 19.7% | 8,873 | 23.9% | 22.7% | -744 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,793 | 12.4% | 9.8% | 6,281 | 16.9% | 13.3% | -1,488 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 3,058 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 3,446 | 9.3% | 9.8% | -388 | -1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 2,521 | 6.5% | 4.7% | 3,182 | 8.6% | 6.5% | -661 | -2.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,189 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1,581 | 4.3% | 3.2% | -392 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 730 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 687 | 1.9% | 2.1% | +43 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 377 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 346 | 0.9% | 1.3% | +31 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 362 | 0.9% | 0.7% | 405 | 1.1% | 0.7% | -43 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 239 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 175 | 0.5% | 0.8% | +64 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 38,706 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37,094 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,612 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.