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 Cowleys Creek, accounting for 36.6% (15 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 10 people and 28.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cowleys Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cowleys Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cowleys Creek, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+9.6pp
Data table
Religion for Cowleys Creek. 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 | 15 | 36.6% | 41.3% | 10 | 27.0% | 29.0% | +5 | +9.6pp |
| Total | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.