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 Corangamite (S), accounting for 41.3% (6,650 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,997 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Corangamite (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Corangamite (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Corangamite (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
6,650
% of total
41.3%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
6,650
41.3%
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,685
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
3,685
22.9%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,504
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,504
9.3%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,342
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,342
8.3%
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,251
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,251
7.8%
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
719
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
719
4.5%
-1.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
203
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
203
1.3%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
176
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
176
1.1%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
78
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
78
0.5%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
55
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
55
0.3%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,997
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
-579
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-413
-2.6pp
Not stated
-272
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
-362
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
-271
-1.7pp
Baptist
+6
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-61
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-26
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-8
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Corangamite (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 6,650 | 41.3% | 44.9% | 4,653 | 29.0% | 33.7% | +1,997 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,685 | 22.9% | 19.7% | 4,264 | 26.6% | 22.7% | -579 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,504 | 9.3% | 9.8% | 1,917 | 11.9% | 13.3% | -413 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,342 | 8.3% | 7.7% | 1,614 | 10.1% | 9.8% | -272 | -1.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,251 | 7.8% | 4.7% | 1,613 | 10.1% | 6.5% | -362 | -2.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 719 | 4.5% | 2.2% | 990 | 6.2% | 3.2% | -271 | -1.7pp |
| Baptist | 203 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 197 | 1.2% | 1.3% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 176 | 1.1% | 2.1% | 237 | 1.5% | 2.1% | -61 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 78 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 104 | 0.6% | 0.9% | -26 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 55 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 63 | 0.4% | 0.7% | -8 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 16,110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16,044 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +66 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.