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 Yarriambiack (S), accounting for 36.6% (2,397 people). This share was lower than Regional Vic. (44.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 674 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yarriambiack (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yarriambiack (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Vic. and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yarriambiack (S), with comparison markers for Regional Vic..
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,397
% of total
36.6%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
2,397
36.6%
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,013
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,013
15.5%
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
811
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
811
12.4%
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
689
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
689
10.5%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
581
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
581
8.9%
-1.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
443
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
443
6.8%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
113
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
113
1.7%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
106
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
106
1.6%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
80
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
80
1.2%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
74
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
74
1.1%
-0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+674
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
-78
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
-311
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-229
-3.3pp
Not stated
-83
-1.1pp
Lutheran
-84
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-40
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-13
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+18
+0.3pp
Baptist
-4
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Yarriambiack (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Vic..
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | % | Regional Vic.% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,397 | 36.6% | 44.9% | 1,723 | 25.9% | 33.7% | +674 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,013 | 15.5% | 19.7% | 1,091 | 16.4% | 22.7% | -78 | -0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 811 | 12.4% | 4.7% | 1,122 | 16.8% | 6.5% | -311 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 689 | 10.5% | 9.8% | 918 | 13.8% | 13.3% | -229 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 581 | 8.9% | 7.7% | 664 | 10.0% | 9.8% | -83 | -1.1pp |
| Lutheran | 443 | 6.8% | 0.7% | 527 | 7.9% | 0.9% | -84 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 113 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 153 | 2.3% | 3.2% | -40 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 106 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 119 | 1.8% | 2.1% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 80 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 62 | 0.9% | 0.7% | +18 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 74 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 78 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 6,544 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,663 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -119 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.