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 Strathbogie (S), accounting for 40.3% (4,618 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,364 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Strathbogie (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Strathbogie (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Strathbogie (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
4,618
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
4,618
40.3%
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,352
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
2,352
20.5%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,414
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
1,414
12.4%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,220
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
1,220
10.7%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
630
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
630
5.5%
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
345
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
345
3.0%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
183
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
183
1.6%
-0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
125
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
125
1.1%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
106
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
106
0.9%
0.0pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
68
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
68
0.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,364
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-25
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-216
-3.5pp
Not stated
+184
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-107
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
-117
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
-0.1pp
Baptist
+2
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+16
0.0pp
Inadequately described
+41
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Strathbogie (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 | 4,618 | 40.3% | 44.9% | 3,254 | 31.7% | 33.7% | +1,364 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,352 | 20.5% | 19.7% | 2,377 | 23.2% | 22.7% | -25 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,414 | 12.4% | 9.8% | 1,630 | 15.9% | 13.3% | -216 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 1,220 | 10.7% | 7.7% | 1,036 | 10.1% | 9.8% | +184 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 630 | 5.5% | 4.7% | 737 | 7.2% | 6.5% | -107 | -1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 345 | 3.0% | 2.2% | 462 | 4.5% | 3.2% | -117 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 183 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 172 | 1.7% | 2.1% | +11 | -0.1pp |
| Baptist | 125 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 123 | 1.2% | 1.3% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 106 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 90 | 0.9% | 0.8% | +16 | 0.0pp |
| Inadequately described | 68 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 27 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +41 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 11,447 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,197 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.