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 Jamieson (Vic.), accounting for 42.7% (165 people). This share was lower than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 47 people and 4.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Jamieson (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Jamieson (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Jamieson (Vic.), with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).

Jamieson (Vic.)
Mansfield (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

165

% of total

42.7%

Change from 2016

+4.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

79

% of total

20.5%

Change from 2016

+13.7pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

52

% of total

13.5%

Change from 2016

-7.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

48

% of total

12.4%

Change from 2016

-4.1pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

15

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

-2.9pp

Baptist

2021 count

10

% of total

2.6%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Data table

Religion for Jamieson (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).

Religion for Jamieson (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).
Religion for Jamieson (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mansfield (S)%Count%Mansfield (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described16542.7%49.0%11838.1%35.7%+47+4.6pp
Not stated7920.5%8.6%216.8%10.1%+58+13.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia5213.5%11.8%6521.0%16.2%-13-7.5pp
Western Catholic4812.4%17.1%5116.5%21.7%-3-4.1pp
Uniting Church153.9%4.2%216.8%5.7%-6-2.9pp
Baptist102.6%0.8%31.0%0.6%+7+1.6pp
Total386100.0%100.0%310100.0%100.0%+760.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.