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 Unincorporated Vic, accounting for 51.7% (489 people). This share was higher than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 96 people and 5.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Unincorporated Vic - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Unincorporated Vic in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unincorporated Vic, with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
489
% of total
51.7%
Change from 2016
+5.8pp
489
51.7%
+5.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
263
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
263
27.8%
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
100
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
100
10.6%
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
32
3.4%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
16
1.7%
-1.2pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
12
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
12
1.3%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+96
+5.8pp
Not stated
+8
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
+21
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
-9
-1.2pp
Inadequately described
-5
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Unincorporated Vic. 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 | 489 | 51.7% | 44.9% | 393 | 45.9% | 33.7% | +96 | +5.8pp |
| Not stated | 263 | 27.8% | 7.7% | 255 | 29.8% | 9.8% | +8 | -2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 100 | 10.6% | 19.7% | 79 | 9.2% | 22.7% | +21 | +1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 3.4% | 9.8% | 47 | 5.5% | 13.3% | -15 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 1.7% | 4.7% | 25 | 2.9% | 6.5% | -9 | -1.2pp |
| Inadequately described | 12 | 1.3% | 0.4% | 17 | 2.0% | 0.5% | -5 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 945 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 856 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +89 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.