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 Little River (Vic.) (part), accounting for 35.2% (476 people). This share was higher than Wyndham (C) (23.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 69 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Little River (Vic.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Little River (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wyndham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Little River (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Wyndham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
476
% of total
35.2%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
476
35.2%
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
294
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
294
21.7%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
158
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
158
11.7%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
108
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
108
8.0%
-5.4pp
Islam
2021 count
106
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
106
7.8%
+4.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
30
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
30
2.2%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
26
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
26
1.9%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
26
1.9%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
25
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
25
1.8%
+0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
24
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
24
1.8%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+58
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
-44
-4.0pp
Not stated
+4
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-69
-5.4pp
Islam
+61
+4.4pp
Uniting Church
-4
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-2
-0.2pp
Baptist
+10
+0.7pp
Buddhism
+20
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Little River (Vic.) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wyndham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | % | Wyndham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 476 | 35.2% | 23.1% | 418 | 31.8% | 22.7% | +58 | +3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 294 | 21.7% | 18.1% | 338 | 25.7% | 23.9% | -44 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 158 | 11.7% | 6.9% | 154 | 11.7% | 8.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 108 | 8.0% | 3.9% | 177 | 13.4% | 6.7% | -69 | -5.4pp |
| Islam | 106 | 7.8% | 9.9% | 45 | 3.4% | 7.3% | +61 | +4.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 30 | 2.2% | 1.2% | 34 | 2.6% | 1.8% | -4 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 26 | 1.9% | 3.6% | 23 | 1.7% | 3.3% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 1.9% | 0.9% | 28 | 2.1% | 1.5% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 25 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 15 | 1.1% | 2.0% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 24 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 4 | 0.3% | 2.7% | +20 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 1,353 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +37 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.