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 Ebden, accounting for 32.7% (36 people). This share was higher than Wodonga (C) (20.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 11 people and 3.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Ebden - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Ebden, with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).

Ebden
Wodonga (C)

Western Catholic

2021 count

36

% of total

32.7%

Change from 2016

-3.5pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

34

% of total

30.9%

Change from 2016

+8.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

16

% of total

14.5%

Change from 2016

+5.3pp

Data table

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

Religion for Ebden. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
Religion for Ebden. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wodonga (C)%Count%Wodonga (C)%Countpp
Western Catholic3632.7%20.8%4736.2%24.7%-11-3.5pp
No Religion, so described3430.9%44.1%2922.3%31.1%+5+8.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia1614.5%11.6%129.2%15.6%+4+5.3pp
Total110100.0%100.0%130100.0%100.0%-200.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.