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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Glenormiston South, accounting for 28.1% (36 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 7 people and 12 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Glenormiston South - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Glenormiston South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Glenormiston South, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).

Glenormiston South
Corangamite (S)

Not stated

2021 count

39

% of total

30.5%

Change from 2016

+15.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

36

% of total

28.1%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

31

% of total

24.2%

Change from 2016

-12.0pp

Data table

Religion for Glenormiston South. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).

Religion for Glenormiston South. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Religion for Glenormiston South. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Corangamite (S)%Count%Corangamite (S)%Countpp
Not stated3930.5%8.3%1615.2%10.1%+23+15.3pp
Western Catholic3628.1%22.9%3129.5%26.6%+5-1.4pp
No Religion, so described3124.2%41.3%3836.2%29.0%-7-12.0pp
Total128100.0%100.0%105100.0%100.0%+230.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.