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 Stoneleigh (Vic.), accounting for 64.1% (25 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 4 people and 20.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Stoneleigh (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Stoneleigh (Vic.), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).

Stoneleigh (Vic.)
Pyrenees (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

25

% of total

64.1%

Change from 2016

+20.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

11

% of total

28.2%

Change from 2016

+7.4pp

Data table

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

Religion for Stoneleigh (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
Religion for Stoneleigh (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Pyrenees (S)%Count%Pyrenees (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2564.1%43.8%2143.8%31.7%+4+20.3pp
Western Catholic1128.2%14.7%1020.8%17.3%+1+7.4pp
Total39100.0%100.0%48100.0%100.0%-90.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.