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 Skipton (part), accounting for 41.5% (250 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 91 people and 14.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Skipton (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Skipton (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Skipton (part), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
250
% of total
41.5%
Change from 2016
+14.4pp
250
41.5%
+14.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
126
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
126
20.9%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
74
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
74
12.3%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
66
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
66
10.9%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
30
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
30
5.0%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
29
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
29
4.8%
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
13
2.2%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+91
+14.4pp
Western Catholic
-9
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-29
-5.2pp
Not stated
+2
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-11
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
-25
-4.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Skipton (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 | 250 | 41.5% | 41.3% | 159 | 27.1% | 29.0% | +91 | +14.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 126 | 20.9% | 22.9% | 135 | 23.0% | 26.6% | -9 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 74 | 12.3% | 9.3% | 103 | 17.5% | 11.9% | -29 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 66 | 10.9% | 8.3% | 64 | 10.9% | 10.1% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 30 | 5.0% | 7.8% | 41 | 7.0% | 10.1% | -11 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 29 | 4.8% | 4.5% | 54 | 9.2% | 6.2% | -25 | -4.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6 | 1.0% | 1.5% | +7 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 603 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 587 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.