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 Pomborneit, accounting for 32.9% (23 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 11 people and 15.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Pomborneit - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Pomborneit
Corangamite (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

23

% of total

32.9%

Change from 2016

+10.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

16

% of total

22.9%

Change from 2016

+5.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

14.3%

Change from 2016

+8.6pp

Data table

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

Religion for Pomborneit. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Corangamite (S).
Religion for Pomborneit. 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 described2332.9%41.3%1622.9%29.0%+7+10.0pp
Western Catholic1622.9%22.9%1217.1%26.6%+4+5.8pp
Not stated1014.3%8.3%45.7%10.1%+6+8.6pp
Total70100.0%100.0%70100.0%100.0%00.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.