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 Albany, accounting for 50% (682 people). This share was similar to Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 141 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Albany - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Albany in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Albany, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
682
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
682
50.0%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
187
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
187
13.7%
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
164
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
164
12.0%
-4.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
97
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
97
7.1%
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
42
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
42
3.1%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
41
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
41
3.0%
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
32
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
32
2.3%
+0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
14
1.0%
-0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
13
1.0%
+0.1pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
12
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
12
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+141
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
-4
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-56
-4.8pp
Not stated
-25
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-19
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
+12
+0.8pp
Baptist
-2
-0.2pp
Buddhism
+1
+0.1pp
Inadequately described
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Albany. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 682 | 50.0% | 50.1% | 541 | 41.3% | 37.8% | +141 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 187 | 13.7% | 10.4% | 191 | 14.6% | 12.8% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 164 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 220 | 16.8% | 16.6% | -56 | -4.8pp |
| Not stated | 97 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 122 | 9.3% | 9.9% | -25 | -2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 42 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 30 | 2.3% | 4.1% | +12 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 41 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 60 | 4.6% | 4.0% | -19 | -1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 32 | 2.3% | 1.1% | 20 | 1.5% | 1.7% | +12 | +0.8pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 1.0% | 3.1% | 16 | 1.2% | 3.2% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 12 | 0.9% | 0.7% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 12 | 0.9% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Total | 1,364 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,310 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +54 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.