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 Stonyford (part), accounting for 52% (26 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 27 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stonyford (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stonyford (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stonyford (part), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+27.0pp
Not stated
+5
+7.5pp
Data table
Religion for Stonyford (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 | 26 | 52.0% | 41.3% | 10 | 25.0% | 29.0% | +16 | +27.0pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 20.0% | 8.3% | 5 | 12.5% | 10.1% | +5 | +7.5pp |
| Total | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.