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 Simpson (Vic.) (part), accounting for 48.3% (275 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 77 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Simpson (Vic.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Simpson (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Simpson (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
275
% of total
48.3%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
275
48.3%
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
105
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
105
18.5%
-6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
61
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
61
10.7%
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
50
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
50
8.8%
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
36
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
36
6.3%
-2.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
16
2.8%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
15
2.6%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+77
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
-36
-6.8pp
Not stated
+6
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-1.8pp
Uniting Church
-11
-2.1pp
Baptist
+4
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-14
-2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Simpson (Vic.) (part). 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 | 275 | 48.3% | 41.3% | 198 | 35.5% | 29.0% | +77 | +12.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 105 | 18.5% | 22.9% | 141 | 25.3% | 26.6% | -36 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 61 | 10.7% | 8.3% | 55 | 9.9% | 10.1% | +6 | +0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 50 | 8.8% | 9.3% | 59 | 10.6% | 11.9% | -9 | -1.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 47 | 8.4% | 10.1% | -11 | -2.1pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 2.8% | 1.3% | 12 | 2.2% | 1.2% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 29 | 5.2% | 6.2% | -14 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 569 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 558 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.