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 West Wimmera (S), accounting for 37.7% (1,503 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 450 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Wimmera (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Wimmera (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Wimmera (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,503
% of total
37.7%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
1,503
37.7%
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
602
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
602
15.1%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
542
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
542
13.6%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
451
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
451
11.3%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
415
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
415
10.4%
+2.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
113
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
113
2.8%
-2.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
107
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
107
2.7%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
89
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
89
2.2%
+0.3pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
23
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
23
0.6%
0.0pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
22
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
22
0.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+450
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
-81
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-102
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-130
-3.6pp
Not stated
+96
+2.2pp
Presbyterian
-76
-2.0pp
Lutheran
-33
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+13
+0.3pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+1
0.0pp
Salvation Army
-9
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for West Wimmera (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 | 1,503 | 37.7% | 44.9% | 1,053 | 27.0% | 33.7% | +450 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 602 | 15.1% | 19.7% | 683 | 17.5% | 22.7% | -81 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 542 | 13.6% | 4.7% | 644 | 16.5% | 6.5% | -102 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 451 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 581 | 14.9% | 13.3% | -130 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 415 | 10.4% | 7.7% | 319 | 8.2% | 9.8% | +96 | +2.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 113 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 189 | 4.8% | 3.2% | -76 | -2.0pp |
| Lutheran | 107 | 2.7% | 0.7% | 140 | 3.6% | 0.9% | -33 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 89 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 76 | 1.9% | 2.1% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 23 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 22 | 0.6% | 0.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Salvation Army | 22 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 31 | 0.8% | 0.3% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,987 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,903 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +84 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.