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 Barkly (Vic.), accounting for 36.5% (19 people). This share was lower than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 14 people and 23.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barkly (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barkly (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barkly (Vic.), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+23.3pp
19
36.5%
+23.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-20.9pp
11
21.2%
-20.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
10
19.2%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+14
+23.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-20.9pp
Not stated
+2
-1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Barkly (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 | 19 | 36.5% | 43.8% | 5 | 13.2% | 31.7% | +14 | +23.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 21.2% | 12.8% | 16 | 42.1% | 16.6% | -5 | -20.9pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 19.2% | 14.0% | 8 | 21.1% | 15.8% | +2 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.