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 Homebush (Vic.), accounting for 36.7% (11 people). This share was lower than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7 people and 22.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Homebush (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Homebush (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Homebush (Vic.), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+22.4pp
Western Catholic
0
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Homebush (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 | 11 | 36.7% | 43.8% | 4 | 14.3% | 31.7% | +7 | +22.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 33.3% | 14.7% | 10 | 35.7% | 17.3% | 0 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 30 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.