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 Loddon (S), accounting for 40.1% (3,111 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 945 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Loddon (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Loddon (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Loddon (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,111
% of total
40.1%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
3,111
40.1%
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,195
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,195
15.4%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,002
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
1,002
12.9%
-4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
933
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
933
12.0%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
606
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
606
7.8%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
242
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
242
3.1%
-1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
171
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
171
2.2%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
135
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
135
1.7%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
52
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
52
0.7%
+0.3pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
44
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
44
0.6%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+945
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
-51
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-311
-4.7pp
Not stated
-79
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
-119
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-79
-1.2pp
Baptist
-21
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-22
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+22
+0.3pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+5
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Loddon (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,111 | 40.1% | 44.9% | 2,166 | 29.0% | 33.7% | +945 | +11.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,195 | 15.4% | 19.7% | 1,246 | 16.7% | 22.7% | -51 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,002 | 12.9% | 9.8% | 1,313 | 17.6% | 13.3% | -311 | -4.7pp |
| Not stated | 933 | 12.0% | 7.7% | 1,012 | 13.5% | 9.8% | -79 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 606 | 7.8% | 4.7% | 725 | 9.7% | 6.5% | -119 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 242 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 321 | 4.3% | 3.2% | -79 | -1.2pp |
| Baptist | 171 | 2.2% | 1.2% | 192 | 2.6% | 1.3% | -21 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 135 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 157 | 2.1% | 2.1% | -22 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 52 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 30 | 0.4% | 0.7% | +22 | +0.3pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 44 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 39 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 7,763 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,478 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +285 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.