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 Elingamite North, accounting for 54.7% (58 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 22.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elingamite North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elingamite North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elingamite North, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+22.9pp
Western Catholic
+8
+5.0pp
Data table
Religion for Elingamite North. 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 | 58 | 54.7% | 41.3% | 27 | 31.8% | 29.0% | +31 | +22.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 17.9% | 22.9% | 11 | 12.9% | 26.6% | +8 | +5.0pp |
| Total | 106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.