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 Timboon, accounting for 46.5% (578 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (41.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 573 people, while its share fell by 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Timboon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Timboon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Timboon, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
578
% of total
46.5%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
578
46.5%
-9.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
170
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-
170
13.7%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
139
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-33.2pp
139
11.2%
-33.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
112
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-
112
9.0%
-
Not stated
2021 count
108
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-
108
8.7%
-
Baptist
2021 count
43
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
43
3.5%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
36
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-
36
2.9%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
18
1.4%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
17
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
17
1.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+573
-9.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+135
-33.2pp
Data table
Religion for Timboon. 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 | 578 | 46.5% | 41.3% | 5 | 55.6% | 29.0% | +573 | -9.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 170 | 13.7% | 22.9% | - | - | 26.6% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 139 | 11.2% | 9.3% | 4 | 44.4% | 11.9% | +135 | -33.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 112 | 9.0% | 7.8% | - | - | 10.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 108 | 8.7% | 8.3% | - | - | 10.1% | - | - |
| Baptist | 43 | 3.5% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.2% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 36 | 2.9% | 4.5% | - | - | 6.2% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 1.4% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 17 | 1.4% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Total | 1,242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,233 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.