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 Port Campbell, accounting for 59.2% (255 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 57 people, while its share fell by 45.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Port Campbell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Port Campbell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Campbell, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
255
% of total
59.2%
Change from 2016
-
255
59.2%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
63
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-45.4pp
63
14.6%
-45.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-
28
6.5%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
20
4.6%
-
Baptist
2021 count
18
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-
18
4.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-36.5pp
15
3.5%
-36.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
13
3.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+57
-45.4pp
Not stated
+11
-36.5pp
Data table
Religion for Port Campbell. 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 | 255 | 59.2% | 41.3% | - | - | 29.0% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 63 | 14.6% | 22.9% | 6 | 60.0% | 26.6% | +57 | -45.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 6.5% | 9.3% | - | - | 11.9% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 4.6% | 7.8% | - | - | 10.1% | - | - |
| Baptist | 18 | 4.2% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Not stated | 15 | 3.5% | 8.3% | 4 | 40.0% | 10.1% | +11 | -36.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 3.0% | 4.5% | - | - | 6.2% | - | - |
| Total | 431 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +421 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.