Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Southern Grampians (S), accounting for 39.9% (6,606 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2,095 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Southern Grampians (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Southern Grampians (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Southern Grampians (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Not stated
Lutheran
Presbyterian
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Pentecostal, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2,095
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-305
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-341
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
-396
-2.8pp
Not stated
-62
-0.7pp
Lutheran
-165
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
-243
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+43
+0.1pp
Baptist
-34
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+23
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Southern Grampians (S). 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 | 6,606 | 39.9% | 44.9% | 4,511 | 28.4% | 33.7% | +2,095 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,699 | 16.3% | 19.7% | 3,004 | 18.9% | 22.7% | -305 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,603 | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1,944 | 12.2% | 13.3% | -341 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,536 | 9.3% | 4.7% | 1,932 | 12.1% | 6.5% | -396 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,271 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 1,333 | 8.4% | 9.8% | -62 | -0.7pp |
| Lutheran | 964 | 5.8% | 0.7% | 1,129 | 7.1% | 0.9% | -165 | -1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 690 | 4.2% | 2.2% | 933 | 5.9% | 3.2% | -243 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 323 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 280 | 1.8% | 2.1% | +43 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 140 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 174 | 1.1% | 1.3% | -34 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 116 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 93 | 0.6% | 0.7% | +23 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 16,575 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15,908 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +667 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.