Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 South Purrumbete, accounting for 48.2% (55 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 16 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Purrumbete - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Purrumbete in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Purrumbete, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+16.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
-7
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
-5
-4.3pp
Data table
Religion for South Purrumbete. 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 | 55 | 48.2% | 41.3% | 37 | 32.2% | 29.0% | +18 | +16.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 14.9% | 9.3% | 16 | 13.9% | 11.9% | +1 | +1.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 14.0% | 22.9% | 23 | 20.0% | 26.6% | -7 | -6.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 10.5% | 7.8% | 17 | 14.8% | 10.1% | -5 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 115 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.