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 Princetown, accounting for 44.9% (102 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 30 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Princetown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Princetown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Princetown, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
102
% of total
44.9%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
102
44.9%
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
35
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-12.9pp
35
15.4%
-12.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
33
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
33
14.5%
+4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
21
9.3%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
19
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
19
8.4%
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
12
5.3%
+4.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
-30
-12.9pp
Not stated
+10
+4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
+3
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+4.0pp
Data table
Religion for Princetown. 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 | 102 | 44.9% | 41.3% | 84 | 36.5% | 29.0% | +18 | +8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 15.4% | 22.9% | 65 | 28.3% | 26.6% | -30 | -12.9pp |
| Not stated | 33 | 14.5% | 8.3% | 23 | 10.0% | 10.1% | +10 | +4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 9.3% | 9.3% | 20 | 8.7% | 11.9% | +1 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 8.4% | 7.8% | 16 | 7.0% | 10.1% | +3 | +1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 5.3% | 1.1% | 3 | 1.3% | 1.5% | +9 | +4.0pp |
| Total | 227 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.