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 Allansford (part), accounting for 46.8% (655 people). This share was higher than Warrnambool (C) (43.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 151 people and 13.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Allansford (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Allansford (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Warrnambool (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Allansford (part), with comparison markers for Warrnambool (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
655
% of total
46.8%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
655
46.8%
+13.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
326
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
326
23.3%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
102
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
102
7.3%
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
99
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
99
7.1%
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
78
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
78
5.6%
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
54
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
54
3.9%
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
23
1.6%
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
16
1.1%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
10
0.7%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+151
+13.8pp
Western Catholic
-74
-2.9pp
Not stated
-78
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-38
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-16
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-52
-3.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+6
+0.4pp
Baptist
-29
-1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Allansford (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Warrnambool (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Warrnambool (C)% | Count | % | Warrnambool (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 655 | 46.8% | 43.2% | 504 | 33.0% | 32.1% | +151 | +13.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 326 | 23.3% | 26.7% | 400 | 26.2% | 30.2% | -74 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 102 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 180 | 11.8% | 9.8% | -78 | -4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 99 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 137 | 9.0% | 8.2% | -38 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 78 | 5.6% | 3.4% | 94 | 6.2% | 4.3% | -16 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 54 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 106 | 7.0% | 5.9% | -52 | -3.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 23 | 1.6% | 2.3% | 15 | 1.0% | 2.1% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 16 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 10 | 0.7% | 0.5% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 0.7% | 1.3% | 39 | 2.6% | 1.4% | -29 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 1,401 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,525 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -124 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.