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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Weerite, accounting for 33.1% (40 people). This share was higher than Corangamite (S) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Weerite - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Weerite in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Corangamite (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Weerite, with comparison markers for Corangamite (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
40
% of total
33.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
40
33.1%
+2.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
36
29.8%
+12.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
20
16.5%
-8.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
16
13.2%
-5.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+9
+2.4pp
No Religion, so described
+18
+12.0pp
Uniting Church
-5
-8.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-5.6pp
Data table
Religion for Weerite. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 40 | 33.1% | 22.9% | 31 | 30.7% | 26.6% | +9 | +2.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 36 | 29.8% | 41.3% | 18 | 17.8% | 29.0% | +18 | +12.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 16.5% | 7.8% | 25 | 24.8% | 10.1% | -5 | -8.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 13.2% | 9.3% | 19 | 18.8% | 11.9% | -3 | -5.6pp |
| Total | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.