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 Leneva, accounting for 47.7% (619 people). This share was higher than Wodonga (C) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 568 people and 25.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leneva - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leneva in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wodonga (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leneva, with comparison markers for Wodonga (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
619
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
+25.1pp
619
47.7%
+25.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
288
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
288
22.2%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
123
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-12.2pp
123
9.5%
-12.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
57
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
57
4.4%
-7.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
48
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
48
3.7%
+2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
37
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
37
2.8%
-3.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
30
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
30
2.3%
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
22
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
22
1.7%
-1.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
18
1.4%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
15
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
15
1.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+568
+25.1pp
Western Catholic
+237
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+74
-12.2pp
Not stated
+31
-7.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+45
+2.4pp
Uniting Church
+22
-3.8pp
Baptist
+23
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
+15
-1.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+15
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+6
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Leneva. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 619 | 47.7% | 44.1% | 51 | 22.6% | 31.1% | +568 | +25.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 288 | 22.2% | 20.8% | 51 | 22.6% | 24.7% | +237 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 123 | 9.5% | 11.6% | 49 | 21.7% | 15.6% | +74 | -12.2pp |
| Not stated | 57 | 4.4% | 6.0% | 26 | 11.5% | 8.3% | +31 | -7.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 48 | 3.7% | 2.5% | 3 | 1.3% | 2.6% | +45 | +2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 37 | 2.8% | 3.2% | 15 | 6.6% | 4.4% | +22 | -3.8pp |
| Baptist | 30 | 2.3% | 1.6% | 7 | 3.1% | 1.7% | +23 | -0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 22 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 7 | 3.1% | 2.6% | +15 | -1.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 18 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3 | 1.3% | 1.2% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 15 | 1.2% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Total | 1,299 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,073 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.