Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jamieson (Vic.), with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Baptist
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+47
+4.6pp
Not stated
+58
+13.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-7.5pp
Western Catholic
-3
-4.1pp
Uniting Church
-6
-2.9pp
Baptist
+7
+1.6pp
Data table
Religion for Jamieson (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 165 | 42.7% | 49.0% | 118 | 38.1% | 35.7% | +47 | +4.6pp |
| Not stated | 79 | 20.5% | 8.6% | 21 | 6.8% | 10.1% | +58 | +13.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 52 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 65 | 21.0% | 16.2% | -13 | -7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 12.4% | 17.1% | 51 | 16.5% | 21.7% | -3 | -4.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 21 | 6.8% | 5.7% | -6 | -2.9pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% | +7 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 386 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 310 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +76 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.