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 Sandy Creek (Vic.), accounting for 43% (83 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37 people and 19 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sandy Creek (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sandy Creek (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sandy Creek (Vic.), with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
83
% of total
43.0%
Change from 2016
+19.0pp
83
43.0%
+19.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
37
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
37
19.2%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
26
13.5%
-8.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
20
10.4%
+3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
10
5.2%
-4.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+37
+19.0pp
Western Catholic
-7
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-8.4pp
Not stated
+6
+3.1pp
Uniting Church
-8
-4.2pp
Data table
Religion for Sandy Creek (Vic.). 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 | 83 | 43.0% | 47.2% | 46 | 24.0% | 33.1% | +37 | +19.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 19.2% | 17.5% | 44 | 22.9% | 20.7% | -7 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 13.5% | 13.4% | 42 | 21.9% | 18.6% | -16 | -8.4pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 10.4% | 8.0% | 14 | 7.3% | 9.3% | +6 | +3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 5.2% | 4.3% | 18 | 9.4% | 6.4% | -8 | -4.2pp |
| Total | 193 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 192 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.