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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Snake Valley, accounting for 55.3% (437 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 137 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Snake Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Snake Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Snake Valley, with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
437
% of total
55.3%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
437
55.3%
+14.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
114
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
114
14.4%
-4.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
82
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
82
10.4%
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
73
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
73
9.2%
-5.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
32
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
32
4.1%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
19
2.4%
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
18
2.3%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+137
+14.3pp
Western Catholic
-25
-4.6pp
Not stated
0
-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-36
-5.7pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
-6
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Snake Valley. 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 | 437 | 55.3% | 43.8% | 300 | 41.0% | 31.7% | +137 | +14.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 114 | 14.4% | 14.7% | 139 | 19.0% | 17.3% | -25 | -4.6pp |
| Not stated | 82 | 10.4% | 14.0% | 82 | 11.2% | 15.8% | 0 | -0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 73 | 9.2% | 12.8% | 109 | 14.9% | 16.6% | -36 | -5.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 32 | 4.1% | 6.9% | 33 | 4.5% | 7.9% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 2.4% | 1.0% | 12 | 1.6% | 1.3% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 24 | 3.3% | 4.0% | -6 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 790 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 732 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +58 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.