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 Indigo (S), accounting for 47.2% (8,192 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,912 people and 14.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Indigo (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Indigo (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Indigo (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,192
% of total
47.2%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
8,192
47.2%
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,029
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
3,029
17.5%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,330
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
2,330
13.4%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,392
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,392
8.0%
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
754
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
754
4.3%
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
392
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
392
2.3%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
382
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
382
2.2%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
160
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
160
0.9%
-0.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
117
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
117
0.7%
-0.4pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
84
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
84
0.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,912
+14.1pp
Western Catholic
-263
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-632
-5.2pp
Not stated
-83
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
-272
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-21
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-106
-0.9pp
Baptist
-41
-0.4pp
Lutheran
-54
-0.4pp
Inadequately described
+31
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Indigo (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 | 8,192 | 47.2% | 44.9% | 5,280 | 33.1% | 33.7% | +2,912 | +14.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,029 | 17.5% | 19.7% | 3,292 | 20.7% | 22.7% | -263 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,330 | 13.4% | 9.8% | 2,962 | 18.6% | 13.3% | -632 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,392 | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1,475 | 9.3% | 9.8% | -83 | -1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 754 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 1,026 | 6.4% | 6.5% | -272 | -2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 392 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 413 | 2.6% | 2.1% | -21 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 382 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 488 | 3.1% | 3.2% | -106 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 160 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 201 | 1.3% | 1.3% | -41 | -0.4pp |
| Lutheran | 117 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 171 | 1.1% | 0.9% | -54 | -0.4pp |
| Inadequately described | 84 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 53 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +31 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 17,339 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15,937 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,402 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.