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 Wodonga (C), accounting for 44.1% (19,052 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6,813 people and 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wodonga (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wodonga (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wodonga (C), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19,052
% of total
44.1%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
19,052
44.1%
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
8,998
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
8,998
20.8%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
5,028
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
5,028
11.6%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,615
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
2,615
6.0%
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,370
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,370
3.2%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,088
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,088
2.5%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
726
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
726
1.7%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
713
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
713
1.6%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
561
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
561
1.3%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
500
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
500
1.2%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6,813
+13.0pp
Western Catholic
-725
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,124
-4.0pp
Not stated
-658
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
-370
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+67
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
-304
-0.9pp
Baptist
+40
-0.1pp
Lutheran
-102
-0.4pp
Hinduism
+130
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Wodonga (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 19,052 | 44.1% | 44.9% | 12,239 | 31.1% | 33.7% | +6,813 | +13.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 8,998 | 20.8% | 19.7% | 9,723 | 24.7% | 22.7% | -725 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 5,028 | 11.6% | 9.8% | 6,152 | 15.6% | 13.3% | -1,124 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 2,615 | 6.0% | 7.7% | 3,273 | 8.3% | 9.8% | -658 | -2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,370 | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1,740 | 4.4% | 6.5% | -370 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,088 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1,021 | 2.6% | 2.1% | +67 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 726 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1,030 | 2.6% | 3.2% | -304 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 713 | 1.6% | 1.2% | 673 | 1.7% | 1.3% | +40 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 561 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 663 | 1.7% | 0.9% | -102 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 500 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 370 | 0.9% | 0.4% | +130 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 43,236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39,345 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,891 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.