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 Hillcrest (Vic.), accounting for 54.5% (55 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 22.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hillcrest (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hillcrest (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillcrest (Vic.), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+22.1pp
Not stated
+7
+7.1pp
Western Catholic
-8
-7.7pp
Data table
Religion for Hillcrest (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 | 55 | 54.5% | 43.8% | 33 | 32.4% | 31.7% | +22 | +22.1pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 21.8% | 14.0% | 15 | 14.7% | 15.8% | +7 | +7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 11.9% | 14.7% | 20 | 19.6% | 17.3% | -8 | -7.7pp |
| Total | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.