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 Baranduda, accounting for 45.3% (1,371 people). This share was higher than Wodonga (C) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 678 people and 15.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Baranduda - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Baranduda in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Baranduda, with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,371
% of total
45.3%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
1,371
45.3%
+15.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
572
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
572
18.9%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
443
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
443
14.6%
-6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
151
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
151
5.0%
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
132
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
132
4.4%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
81
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
81
2.7%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
58
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
58
1.9%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
48
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
48
1.6%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
38
1.3%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
30
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
30
1.0%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+678
+15.8pp
Western Catholic
+70
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-61
-6.8pp
Not stated
-33
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
+5
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
+8
-0.2pp
Baptist
+6
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+9
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-6
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Baranduda. 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 | 1,371 | 45.3% | 44.1% | 693 | 29.5% | 31.1% | +678 | +15.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 572 | 18.9% | 20.8% | 502 | 21.3% | 24.7% | +70 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 443 | 14.6% | 11.6% | 504 | 21.4% | 15.6% | -61 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 151 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 184 | 7.8% | 8.3% | -33 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 132 | 4.4% | 3.2% | 127 | 5.4% | 4.4% | +5 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 81 | 2.7% | 2.5% | 70 | 3.0% | 2.6% | +11 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 58 | 1.9% | 1.7% | 50 | 2.1% | 2.6% | +8 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 48 | 1.6% | 1.6% | 42 | 1.8% | 1.7% | +6 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 38 | 1.3% | 1.0% | 29 | 1.2% | 1.2% | +9 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 30 | 1.0% | 1.3% | 36 | 1.5% | 1.7% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 3,029 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,353 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +676 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.