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 Kolora (part), accounting for 30.4% (55 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 30 people, while its share rose by 1.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kolora (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Kolora (part), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).

Kolora (part)
Corangamite (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

55

% of total

30.4%

Change from 2016

+4.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

54

% of total

29.8%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Not stated

2021 count

31

% of total

17.1%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

21

% of total

11.6%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

20

% of total

11.0%

Change from 2016

+5.9pp

Data table

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

Religion for Kolora (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Religion for Kolora (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Corangamite (S)%Count%Corangamite (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5530.4%41.3%7726.1%29.0%-22+4.3pp
Western Catholic5429.8%22.9%8428.5%26.6%-30+1.3pp
Not stated3117.1%8.3%4916.6%10.1%-18+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia2111.6%9.3%4013.6%11.9%-19-2.0pp
Presbyterian2011.0%4.5%155.1%6.2%+5+5.9pp
Total181100.0%100.0%295100.0%100.0%-1140.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.