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 Pyrenees (S), accounting for 43.8% (3,350 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,055 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pyrenees (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pyrenees (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pyrenees (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,350
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
3,350
43.8%
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,126
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,126
14.7%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,067
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,067
14.0%
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
975
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
975
12.8%
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
530
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
530
6.9%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
177
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
177
2.3%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
80
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
80
1.0%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
34
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
34
0.4%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
27
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
27
0.4%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
26
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
0.3%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,055
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
-125
-2.6pp
Not stated
-75
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-229
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
-39
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-114
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-14
-0.3pp
Baptist
-2
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-13
-0.2pp
Lutheran
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Pyrenees (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 | 3,350 | 43.8% | 44.9% | 2,295 | 31.7% | 33.7% | +1,055 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,126 | 14.7% | 19.7% | 1,251 | 17.3% | 22.7% | -125 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,067 | 14.0% | 7.7% | 1,142 | 15.8% | 9.8% | -75 | -1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 975 | 12.8% | 9.8% | 1,204 | 16.6% | 13.3% | -229 | -3.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 530 | 6.9% | 4.7% | 569 | 7.9% | 6.5% | -39 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 177 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 291 | 4.0% | 3.2% | -114 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 80 | 1.0% | 2.1% | 94 | 1.3% | 2.1% | -14 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 34 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 36 | 0.5% | 1.3% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 27 | 0.4% | 0.9% | 40 | 0.6% | 0.8% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 26 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 25 | 0.3% | 0.9% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 7,646 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +403 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.