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Cultural diversity

Religion

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.

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 Cobrico, accounting for 51.6% (32 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 23.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Cobrico - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Cobrico in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016
2021

No Religion, so described

+12

+23.8pp

Western Catholic

-8

-7.7pp

Data table

Religion for Cobrico. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).

Religion for Cobrico. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Religion for Cobrico. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Corangamite (S)%Count%Corangamite (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3251.6%41.3%2027.8%29.0%+12+23.8pp
Western Catholic1524.2%22.9%2331.9%26.6%-8-7.7pp
Total62100.0%100.0%72100.0%100.0%-100.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.