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 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).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-11
-3.5pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+8.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+5.3pp
Data table
Religion for Ebden. 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 | 36 | 32.7% | 20.8% | 47 | 36.2% | 24.7% | -11 | -3.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 34 | 30.9% | 44.1% | 29 | 22.3% | 31.1% | +5 | +8.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 14.5% | 11.6% | 12 | 9.2% | 15.6% | +4 | +5.3pp |
| Total | 110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 130 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.