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 Queenscliffe (B), accounting for 42.5% (1,386 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 414 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Queenscliffe (B) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Queenscliffe (B) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Queenscliffe (B), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,386
% of total
42.5%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
1,386
42.5%
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
605
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
605
18.6%
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
480
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
480
14.7%
-1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
276
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
276
8.5%
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
233
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
233
7.1%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
78
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
78
2.4%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
42
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
42
1.3%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
23
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
23
0.7%
-0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
22
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
22
0.7%
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
17
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
17
0.5%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+414
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
+45
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
-1.9pp
Not stated
-39
-2.6pp
Uniting Church
-24
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-7
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.2pp
Baptist
-8
-0.4pp
Buddhism
+5
+0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+12
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Queenscliffe (B). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,386 | 42.5% | 44.9% | 972 | 34.1% | 33.7% | +414 | +8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 605 | 18.6% | 19.7% | 560 | 19.7% | 22.7% | +45 | -1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 480 | 14.7% | 9.8% | 474 | 16.6% | 13.3% | +6 | -1.9pp |
| Not stated | 276 | 8.5% | 7.7% | 315 | 11.1% | 9.8% | -39 | -2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 233 | 7.1% | 4.7% | 257 | 9.0% | 6.5% | -24 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 78 | 2.4% | 2.2% | 85 | 3.0% | 3.2% | -7 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 42 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 44 | 1.5% | 2.1% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 23 | 0.7% | 1.2% | 31 | 1.1% | 1.3% | -8 | -0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 22 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 17 | 0.6% | 0.8% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 17 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 3,259 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,849 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +410 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.