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 Scotts Creek (Vic.), accounting for 50.2% (104 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 16 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Scotts Creek (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Scotts Creek (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scotts Creek (Vic.), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
104
% of total
50.2%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
104
50.2%
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
42
% of total
20.3%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
42
20.3%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
15
7.2%
-7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
6.8%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
10
4.8%
-6.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+10.4pp
Western Catholic
-13
-3.0pp
Not stated
-20
-7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-16
-6.2pp
Data table
Religion for Scotts Creek (Vic.). 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 | 104 | 50.2% | 41.3% | 94 | 39.8% | 29.0% | +10 | +10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 42 | 20.3% | 22.9% | 55 | 23.3% | 26.6% | -13 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 7.2% | 8.3% | 35 | 14.8% | 10.1% | -20 | -7.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 6.8% | 9.3% | 15 | 6.4% | 11.9% | -1 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 4.8% | 7.8% | 26 | 11.0% | 10.1% | -16 | -6.2pp |
| Total | 207 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.