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 Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Vic.), accounting for 16.7% (7 people). This share was lower than Victoria (38.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 4 people and 22.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Victoria and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Vic.), with comparison markers for Victoria.
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
64.3%
Change from 2016
+52.8pp
27
64.3%
+52.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+24
+52.8pp
Data table
Religion for Migratory - Offshore - Shipping (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Victoria.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Victoria% | Count | % | Victoria% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 27 | 64.3% | 6.3% | 3 | 11.5% | 8.9% | +24 | +52.8pp |
| Total | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.