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 Valley, accounting for 41.9% (144 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 91 people, while its share fell by 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Indigo Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Indigo Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Indigo Valley, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
144
% of total
41.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
144
41.9%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
49
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
49
14.2%
+9.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
45
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
45
13.1%
-6.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
34
9.9%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-
25
7.3%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
20
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
20
5.8%
+2.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-
14
4.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+91
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+43
+9.3pp
Western Catholic
+21
-6.6pp
Not stated
+19
-2.4pp
Presbyterian
+16
+2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Indigo 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 | 144 | 41.9% | 47.2% | 53 | 43.4% | 33.1% | +91 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 49 | 14.2% | 13.4% | 6 | 4.9% | 18.6% | +43 | +9.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 45 | 13.1% | 17.5% | 24 | 19.7% | 20.7% | +21 | -6.6pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 9.9% | 8.0% | 15 | 12.3% | 9.3% | +19 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 7.3% | 4.3% | - | - | 6.4% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 20 | 5.8% | 2.2% | 4 | 3.3% | 3.1% | +16 | +2.5pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 4.1% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Total | 344 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +222 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.