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 Bandiana, accounting for 56.6% (478 people). This share was higher than Wodonga (C) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 464 people and 30.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bandiana - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bandiana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bandiana, with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
478
% of total
56.6%
Change from 2016
+30.7pp
478
56.6%
+30.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
159
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
159
18.8%
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
82
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-10.7pp
82
9.7%
-10.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
32
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
32
3.8%
-5.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
23
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
23
2.7%
-
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
15
1.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
12
1.4%
-4.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
11
1.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+464
+30.7pp
Western Catholic
+156
+13.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+71
-10.7pp
Not stated
+27
-5.5pp
Uniting Church
+9
-4.2pp
Data table
Religion for Bandiana. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wodonga (C)% | Count | % | Wodonga (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 478 | 56.6% | 44.1% | 14 | 25.9% | 31.1% | +464 | +30.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 159 | 18.8% | 20.8% | 3 | 5.6% | 24.7% | +156 | +13.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 82 | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11 | 20.4% | 15.6% | +71 | -10.7pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 3.8% | 6.0% | 5 | 9.3% | 8.3% | +27 | -5.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 23 | 2.7% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Baptist | 15 | 1.8% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 1.4% | 3.2% | 3 | 5.6% | 4.4% | +9 | -4.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 1.3% | 1.7% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Total | 844 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +790 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.