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 Carpendeit (part), accounting for 39.4% (43 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 12 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carpendeit (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carpendeit (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carpendeit (part), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
43
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
43
39.4%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
25
22.9%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
18
16.5%
+8.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
14
12.8%
+0.8pp
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
-4.2pp
Not stated
+7
+8.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Carpendeit (part). 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 | 43 | 39.4% | 41.3% | 37 | 27.8% | 29.0% | +6 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 22.9% | 22.9% | 36 | 27.1% | 26.6% | -11 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 16.5% | 8.3% | 11 | 8.3% | 10.1% | +7 | +8.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 12.8% | 9.3% | 16 | 12.0% | 11.9% | -2 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.