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 Huon Creek, accounting for 39.1% (125 people). This share was lower than Wodonga (C) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 97 people and 17.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Huon Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Huon Creek
Wodonga (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

125

% of total

39.1%

Change from 2016

+17.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

73

% of total

22.8%

Change from 2016

-11.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

49

% of total

15.3%

Change from 2016

+4.6pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

20

% of total

6.3%

Change from 2016

+2.5pp

Baptist

2021 count

15

% of total

4.7%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Lutheran

2021 count

12

% of total

3.8%

Change from 2016

-2.3pp

Not stated

2021 count

10

% of total

3.1%

Change from 2016

-6.8pp

Data table

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

Religion for Huon Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
Religion for Huon Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wodonga (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wodonga (C)%Count%Wodonga (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described12539.1%44.1%2821.4%31.1%+97+17.7pp
Western Catholic7322.8%20.8%4534.4%24.7%+28-11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia4915.3%11.6%1410.7%15.6%+35+4.6pp
Uniting Church206.3%3.2%53.8%4.4%+15+2.5pp
Baptist154.7%1.6%75.3%1.7%+8-0.6pp
Lutheran123.8%1.3%86.1%1.7%+4-2.3pp
Not stated103.1%6.0%139.9%8.3%-3-6.8pp
Total320100.0%100.0%131100.0%100.0%+1890.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.