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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Castle Creek (Vic.), accounting for 34.1% (28 people). This share was higher than Wodonga (C) (20.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 59 people and 3.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Castle Creek (Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Castle Creek (Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Castle Creek (Vic.), with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).

Castle Creek (Vic.)
Wodonga (C)

Western Catholic

2021 count

28

% of total

34.1%

Change from 2016

+15.7pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

21

% of total

25.6%

Change from 2016

-3.3pp

Not stated

2021 count

20

% of total

24.4%

Change from 2016

+11.0pp

Data table

Religion for Castle Creek (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).

Religion for Castle Creek (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
Religion for Castle Creek (Vic.). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wodonga (C)%Count%Wodonga (C)%Countpp
Western Catholic2834.1%20.8%5118.4%24.7%-23+15.7pp
No Religion, so described2125.6%44.1%8028.9%31.1%-59-3.3pp
Not stated2024.4%6.0%3713.4%8.3%-17+11.0pp
Total82100.0%100.0%277100.0%100.0%-1950.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.