Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pyrenees (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Presbyterian
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Buddhism
Lutheran
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.