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, accounting for 41.8% (23 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 28 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elingamite - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elingamite in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elingamite, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+28.0pp
Not stated
+3
+6.5pp
Data table
Religion for Elingamite. 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 | 23 | 41.8% | 41.3% | 8 | 13.8% | 29.0% | +15 | +28.0pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 25.5% | 8.3% | 11 | 19.0% | 10.1% | +3 | +6.5pp |
| Total | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.