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 Mount Alexander (S), accounting for 57.9% (11,719 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,251 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Alexander (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Alexander (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Alexander (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11,719
% of total
57.9%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
11,719
57.9%
+12.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,221
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
2,221
11.0%
-3.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,831
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,831
9.0%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,580
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
1,580
7.8%
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
799
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
799
3.9%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
342
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
342
1.7%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
265
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
265
1.3%
-0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
210
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
210
1.0%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
152
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
152
0.8%
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
127
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
127
0.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,251
+12.7pp
Not stated
-523
-3.6pp
Western Catholic
-368
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-502
-3.3pp
Uniting Church
-242
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-142
-0.9pp
Buddhism
-10
-0.2pp
Baptist
-58
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
+13
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Alexander (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 | 11,719 | 57.9% | 44.9% | 8,468 | 45.2% | 33.7% | +3,251 | +12.7pp |
| Not stated | 2,221 | 11.0% | 7.7% | 2,744 | 14.6% | 9.8% | -523 | -3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,831 | 9.0% | 19.7% | 2,199 | 11.7% | 22.7% | -368 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,580 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2,082 | 11.1% | 13.3% | -502 | -3.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 799 | 3.9% | 4.7% | 1,041 | 5.6% | 6.5% | -242 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 342 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 346 | 1.8% | 2.1% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 265 | 1.3% | 2.2% | 407 | 2.2% | 3.2% | -142 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 210 | 1.0% | 0.9% | 220 | 1.2% | 0.8% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 152 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 210 | 1.1% | 1.3% | -58 | -0.3pp |
| Inadequately described | 127 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 114 | 0.6% | 0.5% | +13 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 20,253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 18,746 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,507 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.