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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Natte Yallock (part), accounting for 29.1% (25 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (12.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 76 people and 19.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Natte Yallock (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Natte Yallock (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Natte Yallock (part), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).

Natte Yallock (part)
Pyrenees (S)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

25

% of total

29.1%

Change from 2016

+12.7pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

22

% of total

25.6%

Change from 2016

-8.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

15

% of total

17.4%

Change from 2016

+10.1pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

12

% of total

14.0%

Change from 2016

+8.8pp

Data table

Religion for Natte Yallock (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).

Religion for Natte Yallock (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
Religion for Natte Yallock (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Pyrenees (S)%Count%Pyrenees (S)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia2529.1%12.8%4716.4%16.6%-22+12.7pp
No Religion, so described2225.6%43.8%9733.8%31.7%-75-8.2pp
Not stated1517.4%14.0%217.3%15.8%-6+10.1pp
Uniting Church1214.0%6.9%155.2%7.9%-3+8.8pp
Total86100.0%100.0%287100.0%100.0%-2010.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.