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 Browns Plains (Vic.), accounting for 30.7% (31 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 15.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Browns Plains (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Browns Plains (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Browns Plains (Vic.), with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+15.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-11.8pp
Western Catholic
-2
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Browns Plains (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 31 | 30.7% | 47.2% | 16 | 15.1% | 33.1% | +15 | +15.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 29.7% | 13.4% | 44 | 41.5% | 18.6% | -14 | -11.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 28.7% | 17.5% | 31 | 29.2% | 20.7% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 106 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.