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 Waterloo (Vic.), accounting for 43% (55 people). This share was lower than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Waterloo (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Waterloo (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waterloo (Vic.), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
55
% of total
43.0%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
55
43.0%
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
28
21.9%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
16
12.5%
+1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
13
10.2%
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
10
7.8%
-6.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
+1
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+1.6pp
Not stated
+4
+2.0pp
Uniting Church
-6
-6.7pp
Data table
Religion for Waterloo (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 | 55 | 43.0% | 43.8% | 33 | 30.0% | 31.7% | +22 | +13.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 21.9% | 14.7% | 27 | 24.5% | 17.3% | +1 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12 | 10.9% | 16.6% | +4 | +1.6pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 10.2% | 14.0% | 9 | 8.2% | 15.8% | +4 | +2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 7.8% | 6.9% | 16 | 14.5% | 7.9% | -6 | -6.7pp |
| Total | 128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.