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 Heytesbury Lower, accounting for 48.6% (18 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 4 people and 5.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Heytesbury Lower - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Heytesbury Lower in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Heytesbury Lower, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
48.6%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
18
48.6%
+1.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
14
% of total
37.8%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
14
37.8%
-5.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-2
+1.0pp
No Religion, so described
-4
-5.1pp
Data table
Religion for Heytesbury Lower. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 48.6% | 22.9% | 20 | 47.6% | 26.6% | -2 | +1.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 14 | 37.8% | 41.3% | 18 | 42.9% | 29.0% | -4 | -5.1pp |
| Total | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.