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 Mansfield (S), accounting for 49% (4,979 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,916 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mansfield (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mansfield (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mansfield (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,979
% of total
49.0%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
4,979
49.0%
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,734
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
1,734
17.1%
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,203
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
1,203
11.8%
-4.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
876
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
876
8.6%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
432
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
432
4.2%
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
214
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
214
2.1%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
200
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
200
2.0%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
82
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
82
0.8%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
55
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
55
0.5%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
46
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
46
0.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,916
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
-129
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-191
-4.4pp
Not stated
+9
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
-54
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
-45
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+25
0.0pp
Baptist
+33
+0.2pp
Buddhism
-6
-0.2pp
Lutheran
+3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mansfield (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 | 4,979 | 49.0% | 44.9% | 3,063 | 35.7% | 33.7% | +1,916 | +13.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,734 | 17.1% | 19.7% | 1,863 | 21.7% | 22.7% | -129 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,203 | 11.8% | 9.8% | 1,394 | 16.2% | 13.3% | -191 | -4.4pp |
| Not stated | 876 | 8.6% | 7.7% | 867 | 10.1% | 9.8% | +9 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 432 | 4.2% | 4.7% | 486 | 5.7% | 6.5% | -54 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 214 | 2.1% | 2.2% | 259 | 3.0% | 3.2% | -45 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 200 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 175 | 2.0% | 2.1% | +25 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 82 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 49 | 0.6% | 1.3% | +33 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 55 | 0.5% | 0.9% | 61 | 0.7% | 0.8% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 46 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 43 | 0.5% | 0.9% | +3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 10,169 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,579 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,590 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.