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 Gannawarra (S), accounting for 40.5% (4,319 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,382 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gannawarra (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gannawarra (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gannawarra (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,319
% of total
40.5%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
4,319
40.5%
+12.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,847
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
1,847
17.3%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,410
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
1,410
13.2%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,011
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,011
9.5%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
893
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
893
8.4%
-2.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
299
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
299
2.8%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
293
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
293
2.8%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
148
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
148
1.4%
-0.6pp
Brethren
2021 count
102
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
102
1.0%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
67
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
67
0.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,382
+12.6pp
Western Catholic
-333
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-507
-5.0pp
Not stated
+70
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-300
-2.9pp
Baptist
-61
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-99
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-63
-0.6pp
Brethren
+6
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+42
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Gannawarra (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 4,319 | 40.5% | 44.9% | 2,937 | 27.9% | 33.7% | +1,382 | +12.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,847 | 17.3% | 19.7% | 2,180 | 20.7% | 22.7% | -333 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,410 | 13.2% | 9.8% | 1,917 | 18.2% | 13.3% | -507 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 1,011 | 9.5% | 7.7% | 941 | 8.9% | 9.8% | +70 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 893 | 8.4% | 4.7% | 1,193 | 11.3% | 6.5% | -300 | -2.9pp |
| Baptist | 299 | 2.8% | 1.2% | 360 | 3.4% | 1.3% | -61 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 293 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 392 | 3.7% | 3.2% | -99 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 148 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 211 | 2.0% | 2.1% | -63 | -0.6pp |
| Brethren | 102 | 1.0% | 0.1% | 96 | 0.9% | 0.1% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 67 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 25 | 0.2% | 0.7% | +42 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 10,654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,536 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +118 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.