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 Brucknell, accounting for 51.9% (68 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 12,199 people, while its share rose by 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brucknell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brucknell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brucknell, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
68
% of total
51.9%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
68
51.9%
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
25
19.1%
+2.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
14
10.7%
+10.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
13
9.9%
+8.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-12,199
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
-4,078
+2.3pp
Presbyterian
-129
+10.1pp
Uniting Church
-230
+8.9pp
Data table
Religion for Brucknell. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Corangamite (S)% | Count | % | Corangamite (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 68 | 51.9% | 41.3% | 12,267 | 50.1% | 29.0% | -12,199 | +1.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 19.1% | 22.9% | 4,103 | 16.8% | 26.6% | -4,078 | +2.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 10.7% | 4.5% | 143 | 0.6% | 6.2% | -129 | +10.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 9.9% | 7.8% | 243 | 1.0% | 10.1% | -230 | +8.9pp |
| Total | 131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24,467 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24,336 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.