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 Avoca (Vic.), accounting for 46.1% (624 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 200 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Avoca (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Avoca (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Avoca (Vic.), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
624
% of total
46.1%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
624
46.1%
+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
216
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
216
16.0%
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
168
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
168
12.4%
+1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
133
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
133
9.8%
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
125
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
125
9.2%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
20
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
20
1.5%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
13
1.0%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+200
+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-46
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
+32
+1.0pp
Not stated
-4
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
+4
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-19
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Avoca (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 624 | 46.1% | 43.8% | 424 | 35.7% | 31.7% | +200 | +10.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 216 | 16.0% | 12.8% | 262 | 22.1% | 16.6% | -46 | -6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 168 | 12.4% | 14.7% | 136 | 11.4% | 17.3% | +32 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 133 | 9.8% | 14.0% | 137 | 11.5% | 15.8% | -4 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 125 | 9.2% | 6.9% | 121 | 10.2% | 7.9% | +4 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 20 | 1.5% | 2.3% | 39 | 3.3% | 4.0% | -19 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 1.0% | 1.0% | 17 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,353 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,188 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +165 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.