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 Terang (part), accounting for 37.6% (844 people). This share was lower than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 270 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Terang (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Terang (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Terang (part), with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
844
% of total
37.6%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
844
37.6%
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
751
% of total
33.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
751
33.4%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
177
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
177
7.9%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
145
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
145
6.5%
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
139
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
139
6.2%
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
107
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
107
4.8%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
17
0.8%
+0.1pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
13
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
13
0.6%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
11
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
11
0.5%
-0.6pp
Sikhism
2021 count
10
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+270
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
-53
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
-52
-2.2pp
Not stated
-99
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-66
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
-20
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
+0.1pp
Salvation Army
+2
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-14
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Terang (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 | 844 | 37.6% | 41.3% | 574 | 25.3% | 29.0% | +270 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 751 | 33.4% | 22.9% | 804 | 35.4% | 26.6% | -53 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 177 | 7.9% | 4.5% | 229 | 10.1% | 6.2% | -52 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 145 | 6.5% | 8.3% | 244 | 10.7% | 10.1% | -99 | -4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 139 | 6.2% | 9.3% | 205 | 9.0% | 11.9% | -66 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 107 | 4.8% | 7.8% | 127 | 5.6% | 10.1% | -20 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 0.8% | 1.1% | 16 | 0.7% | 1.5% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Salvation Army | 13 | 0.6% | 0.1% | 11 | 0.5% | 0.2% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 11 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 25 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -14 | -0.6pp |
| Sikhism | 10 | 0.4% | 0.1% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 2,247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,272 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.