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 decreased by 1,692 people, while its share rose by 33.7 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).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
25
% of total
64.1%
Change from 2016
+33.7pp
25
64.1%
+33.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
11
28.2%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,692
+33.7pp
Western Catholic
-1,468
+2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Stoneleigh (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 | 25 | 64.1% | 43.8% | 1,717 | 30.4% | 31.7% | -1,692 | +33.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 28.2% | 14.7% | 1,479 | 26.2% | 17.3% | -1,468 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,652 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5,613 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.