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 Chiltern Valley, accounting for 43.7% (31 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chiltern Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chiltern Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chiltern Valley, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
31
% of total
43.7%
Change from 2016
+16.9pp
31
43.7%
+16.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
22
31.0%
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
11
15.5%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+16.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
+1
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Chiltern Valley. 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 | 43.7% | 47.2% | 15 | 26.8% | 33.1% | +16 | +16.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 31.0% | 13.4% | 21 | 37.5% | 18.6% | +1 | -6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 15.5% | 17.5% | 10 | 17.9% | 20.7% | +1 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 71 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.