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 Redbank (Vic.) (part), accounting for 51.6% (48 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Redbank (Vic.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Redbank (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Redbank (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+8.3pp
Western Catholic
-1
-1.7pp
Not stated
+9
+9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-7.0pp
Data table
Religion for Redbank (Vic.) (part). 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 | 48 | 51.6% | 43.8% | 39 | 43.3% | 31.7% | +9 | +8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 16.1% | 14.7% | 16 | 17.8% | 17.3% | -1 | -1.7pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 14.0% | 14.0% | 4 | 4.4% | 15.8% | +9 | +9.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 10.8% | 12.8% | 16 | 17.8% | 16.6% | -6 | -7.0pp |
| Total | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.