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 Gellibrand Lower (part), accounting for 73.3% (11 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 11 people, while its share rose by 43.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gellibrand Lower (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gellibrand Lower (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gellibrand Lower (part), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11
% of total
73.3%
Change from 2016
+43.2pp
11
73.3%
+43.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-11
+43.2pp
Data table
Religion for Gellibrand Lower (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 | 11 | 73.3% | 41.3% | 22 | 30.1% | 29.0% | -11 | +43.2pp |
| Total | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -58 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.