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 Stanley (Vic.), accounting for 60.2% (212 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 49 people and 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stanley (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stanley (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stanley (Vic.), with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
212
% of total
60.2%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
212
60.2%
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
45
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
45
12.8%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
31
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
31
8.8%
-1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
25
7.1%
-7.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
19
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
19
5.4%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
12
3.4%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+49
+13.9pp
Western Catholic
-3
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-1.7pp
Not stated
-26
-7.4pp
Uniting Church
-6
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Stanley (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 | 212 | 60.2% | 47.2% | 163 | 46.3% | 33.1% | +49 | +13.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 45 | 12.8% | 17.5% | 48 | 13.6% | 20.7% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 8.8% | 13.4% | 37 | 10.5% | 18.6% | -6 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 7.1% | 8.0% | 51 | 14.5% | 9.3% | -26 | -7.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 5.4% | 4.3% | 25 | 7.1% | 6.4% | -6 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 3.4% | 2.3% | 15 | 4.3% | 2.6% | -3 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.