Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 7 people and 8.5 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).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+6
+7.3pp
No Religion, so described
+2
+2.4pp
Not stated
+14
+17.1pp
Data table
Religion for Castle Creek (Vic.). 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 34.1% | 20.8% | 22 | 26.8% | 24.7% | +6 | +7.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 21 | 25.6% | 44.1% | 19 | 23.2% | 31.1% | +2 | +2.4pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 24.4% | 6.0% | 6 | 7.3% | 8.3% | +14 | +17.1pp |
| Total | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.