# Religion — Paynesville

What people believe — religious affiliation and those with no religion.

Area: Paynesville (Suburb / Locality)

Almost half of the people in Paynesville report having no religion, reflecting a shift in spiritual identity that is much stronger here than in the rest of the state. This trend means a large portion of the community lives without a formal faith, though nearly half of the population still identifies as Christian.

About 47.1% of residents have no religion, which is well above the 38.9% national figure. Christianity is also common at 46.2%, while Buddhism and Hinduism each account for 0.4% of the population.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 47.1% | +58.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 47.1%, Christianity 46.2%, Not stated 5.6%, Buddhism 0.4%, Hinduism 0.4%, Other religions 0.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22049/paynesville/topic/religion