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 Mount Bute, accounting for 50% (30 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 22.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Bute - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Bute in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Bute, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
30
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+22.6pp
30
50.0%
+22.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
14
23.3%
+5.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
10
16.7%
+8.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+22.6pp
Western Catholic
+3
+5.6pp
Not stated
+5
+8.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Bute. 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 | 30 | 50.0% | 41.3% | 17 | 27.4% | 29.0% | +13 | +22.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 23.3% | 22.9% | 11 | 17.7% | 26.6% | +3 | +5.6pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 16.7% | 8.3% | 5 | 8.1% | 10.1% | +5 | +8.6pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.