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 Kariah, accounting for 25% (25 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kariah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kariah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kariah, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
25
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
25
25.0%
+2.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
22
22.0%
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
20
20.0%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
11
11.0%
-3.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+2.6pp
Western Catholic
+1
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-3
-3.3pp
Data table
Religion for Kariah. 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 | 25 | 25.0% | 41.3% | 22 | 22.4% | 29.0% | +3 | +2.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 22.0% | 22.9% | 21 | 21.4% | 26.6% | +1 | +0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 20.0% | 9.3% | 20 | 20.4% | 11.9% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 11.0% | 7.8% | 14 | 14.3% | 10.1% | -3 | -3.3pp |
| Total | 100 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 98 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.