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 Kiewa, accounting for 45.2% (216 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 2,573 people and 15.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kiewa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kiewa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kiewa, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
216
% of total
45.2%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
216
45.2%
+14.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
86
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-15.4pp
86
18.0%
-15.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
74
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
74
15.5%
+2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
44
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
44
9.2%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
16
3.3%
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
14
2.9%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
11
2.3%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2,241
+14.3pp
Western Catholic
-2,573
-15.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-976
+2.3pp
Not stated
-638
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-125
+1.5pp
Uniting Church
-263
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-206
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Kiewa. 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 | 216 | 45.2% | 47.2% | 2,457 | 30.9% | 33.1% | -2,241 | +14.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 86 | 18.0% | 17.5% | 2,659 | 33.4% | 20.7% | -2,573 | -15.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 74 | 15.5% | 13.4% | 1,050 | 13.2% | 18.6% | -976 | +2.3pp |
| Not stated | 44 | 9.2% | 8.0% | 682 | 8.6% | 9.3% | -638 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 141 | 1.8% | 2.6% | -125 | +1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 277 | 3.5% | 6.4% | -263 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 217 | 2.7% | 3.1% | -206 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 478 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,950 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7,472 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.