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, accounting for 46.9% (731 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 190 people and 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chiltern - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chiltern in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chiltern, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
731
% of total
46.9%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
731
46.9%
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
285
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
285
18.3%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
237
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
237
15.2%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
107
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
107
6.9%
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
57
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
57
3.7%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
56
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
56
3.6%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
27
1.7%
-0.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
14
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
14
0.9%
+0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
12
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
12
0.8%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
10
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+190
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
-29
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-77
-4.5pp
Not stated
-45
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
-12
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-25
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-0.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+4
+0.3pp
Lutheran
-10
-0.6pp
Baptist
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Chiltern. 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 | 731 | 46.9% | 47.2% | 541 | 33.9% | 33.1% | +190 | +13.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 285 | 18.3% | 17.5% | 314 | 19.7% | 20.7% | -29 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 237 | 15.2% | 13.4% | 314 | 19.7% | 18.6% | -77 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 107 | 6.9% | 8.0% | 152 | 9.5% | 9.3% | -45 | -2.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 57 | 3.7% | 2.2% | 69 | 4.3% | 3.1% | -12 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 56 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 81 | 5.1% | 6.4% | -25 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 27 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 38 | 2.4% | 2.6% | -11 | -0.7pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 14 | 0.9% | 0.3% | 10 | 0.6% | 0.3% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 12 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 22 | 1.4% | 1.1% | -10 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 8 | 0.5% | 1.3% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 1,559 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,594 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.