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 Bonegilla, accounting for 50.9% (307 people). This share was higher than Wodonga (C) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 182 people and 15.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bonegilla - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bonegilla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bonegilla, with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
307
% of total
50.9%
Change from 2016
+15.3pp
307
50.9%
+15.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
121
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
121
20.1%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
70
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
70
11.6%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
45
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
45
7.5%
-5.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
19
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
19
3.2%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
16
2.7%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+182
+15.3pp
Western Catholic
+39
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+17
-3.5pp
Not stated
-2
-5.9pp
Uniting Church
+5
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Bonegilla. 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 | 307 | 50.9% | 44.1% | 125 | 35.6% | 31.1% | +182 | +15.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 121 | 20.1% | 20.8% | 82 | 23.4% | 24.7% | +39 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 70 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 53 | 15.1% | 15.6% | +17 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 45 | 7.5% | 6.0% | 47 | 13.4% | 8.3% | -2 | -5.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 3.2% | 3.2% | 14 | 4.0% | 4.4% | +5 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 2.7% | 2.5% | 7 | 2.0% | 2.6% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 603 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 351 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +252 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.