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 Darlington (Vic.) (part), accounting for 40.4% (36 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Darlington (Vic.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Darlington (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darlington (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
36
40.4%
+8.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
19
21.3%
+14.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-14.3pp
12
13.5%
-14.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
11
12.4%
+5.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+8.4pp
Not stated
+12
+14.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-14.3pp
Presbyterian
+4
+5.2pp
Data table
Religion for Darlington (Vic.) (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 | 36 | 40.4% | 41.3% | 31 | 32.0% | 29.0% | +5 | +8.4pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 21.3% | 8.3% | 7 | 7.2% | 10.1% | +12 | +14.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 13.5% | 9.3% | 27 | 27.8% | 11.9% | -15 | -14.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 12.4% | 4.5% | 7 | 7.2% | 6.2% | +4 | +5.2pp |
| Total | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 97 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.