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 Ecklin South (part), accounting for 41.3% (92 people). This share was similar to Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 71 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ecklin South (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ecklin South (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ecklin South (part), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
92
% of total
41.3%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
92
41.3%
+17.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
43
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
43
19.3%
-0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
27
12.1%
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-15.6pp
19
8.5%
-15.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
17
7.6%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+71
+17.2pp
Western Catholic
+26
-0.2pp
Not stated
+18
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-15.6pp
Uniting Church
+8
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Ecklin South (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 | 92 | 41.3% | 41.3% | 21 | 24.1% | 29.0% | +71 | +17.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 43 | 19.3% | 22.9% | 17 | 19.5% | 26.6% | +26 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 12.1% | 8.3% | 9 | 10.3% | 10.1% | +18 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 8.5% | 9.3% | 21 | 24.1% | 11.9% | -2 | -15.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 9 | 10.3% | 10.1% | +8 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 223 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +136 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.