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 Bushfield (part), accounting for 49% (286 people). This share was higher than Warrnambool (C) (43.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 106 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bushfield (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bushfield (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Warrnambool (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bushfield (part), with comparison markers for Warrnambool (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
286
% of total
49.0%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
286
49.0%
+17.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
143
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
143
24.5%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
37
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
37
6.3%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
36
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
36
6.2%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
26
4.5%
-8.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
23
3.9%
-1.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
17
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
17
2.9%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
12
2.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+106
+17.2pp
Western Catholic
-10
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
+3
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-18
-3.3pp
Not stated
-47
-8.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-1.9pp
Lutheran
+4
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Bushfield (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 | 286 | 49.0% | 43.2% | 180 | 31.8% | 32.1% | +106 | +17.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 143 | 24.5% | 26.7% | 153 | 27.0% | 30.2% | -10 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 37 | 6.3% | 3.4% | 34 | 6.0% | 4.3% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 36 | 6.2% | 4.1% | 54 | 9.5% | 5.9% | -18 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 73 | 12.9% | 9.8% | -47 | -8.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 3.9% | 6.6% | 33 | 5.8% | 8.2% | -10 | -1.9pp |
| Lutheran | 17 | 2.9% | 0.7% | 13 | 2.3% | 1.0% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 2.1% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 584 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 566 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.