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 Murrindindi (S), accounting for 49.5% (7,521 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,131 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murrindindi (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murrindindi (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murrindindi (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
7,521
% of total
49.5%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
7,521
49.5%
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,173
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
2,173
14.3%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,709
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
1,709
11.3%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,569
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,569
10.3%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
530
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
530
3.5%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
354
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
354
2.3%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
295
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
295
1.9%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
210
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
210
1.4%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
117
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
117
0.8%
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
85
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
85
0.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,131
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
-150
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-392
-4.0pp
Not stated
+12
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-78
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-125
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.3pp
Baptist
-10
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+19
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+5
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Murrindindi (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 | 7,521 | 49.5% | 44.9% | 5,390 | 39.3% | 33.7% | +2,131 | +10.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,173 | 14.3% | 19.7% | 2,323 | 16.9% | 22.7% | -150 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,709 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2,101 | 15.3% | 13.3% | -392 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 1,569 | 10.3% | 7.7% | 1,557 | 11.4% | 9.8% | +12 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 530 | 3.5% | 4.7% | 608 | 4.4% | 6.5% | -78 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 354 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 479 | 3.5% | 3.2% | -125 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 295 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 301 | 2.2% | 2.1% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 210 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 220 | 1.6% | 1.3% | -10 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 117 | 0.8% | 0.9% | 98 | 0.7% | 0.8% | +19 | +0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 85 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 80 | 0.6% | 0.5% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 15,180 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,713 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,467 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.