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 Dixie (Vic.), accounting for 52.1% (75 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 49 people and 31.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dixie (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dixie (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dixie (Vic.), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
75
% of total
52.1%
Change from 2016
+31.5pp
75
52.1%
+31.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
34
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
34
23.6%
-13.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
12
8.3%
-2.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+49
+31.5pp
Western Catholic
-13
-13.7pp
Not stated
-2
-2.8pp
Data table
Religion for Dixie (Vic.). 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 | 75 | 52.1% | 41.3% | 26 | 20.6% | 29.0% | +49 | +31.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 23.6% | 22.9% | 47 | 37.3% | 26.6% | -13 | -13.7pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 8.3% | 8.3% | 14 | 11.1% | 10.1% | -2 | -2.8pp |
| Total | 144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.