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 Cobden, accounting for 41.7% (747 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 726 people and 2.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cobden - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cobden in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cobden, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
747
% of total
41.7%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
747
41.7%
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
346
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
346
19.3%
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
197
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
197
11.0%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
195
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-
195
10.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
129
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-18.7pp
129
7.2%
-18.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
87
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-
87
4.9%
-
Baptist
2021 count
24
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
24
1.3%
-
Reformed
2021 count
12
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
12
0.7%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+726
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
+341
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+191
-0.1pp
Not stated
+115
-18.7pp
Data table
Religion for Cobden. 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 | 747 | 41.7% | 41.3% | 21 | 38.9% | 29.0% | +726 | +2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 346 | 19.3% | 22.9% | 5 | 9.3% | 26.6% | +341 | +10.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 197 | 11.0% | 9.3% | 6 | 11.1% | 11.9% | +191 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 195 | 10.9% | 7.8% | - | - | 10.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 129 | 7.2% | 8.3% | 14 | 25.9% | 10.1% | +115 | -18.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 87 | 4.9% | 4.5% | - | - | 6.2% | - | - |
| Baptist | 24 | 1.3% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Reformed | 12 | 0.7% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 10 | 0.6% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Total | 1,791 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,737 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.