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 Collingwood Heights, accounting for 50% (345 people). This share was similar to Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Collingwood Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Collingwood Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Collingwood Heights, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
345
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
345
50.0%
+8.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
94
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
94
13.6%
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
67
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
67
9.7%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
47
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
47
6.8%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
34
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
34
4.9%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
22
3.2%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
15
2.2%
+0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
11
1.6%
+0.2pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
11
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
11
1.6%
+1.1pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
10
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
10
1.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+73
+8.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
-21
-3.6pp
Not stated
-4
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+5
+0.7pp
Baptist
+2
+0.2pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+8
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Collingwood Heights. 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 | 345 | 50.0% | 50.1% | 272 | 41.2% | 37.8% | +73 | +8.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 94 | 13.6% | 11.8% | 119 | 18.0% | 16.6% | -25 | -4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 67 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 88 | 13.3% | 12.8% | -21 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 47 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 51 | 7.6% | 9.9% | -4 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 34 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 30 | 4.6% | 4.1% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 3.2% | 2.7% | 23 | 3.5% | 4.0% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 15 | 2.2% | 0.7% | 10 | 1.5% | 1.2% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 9 | 1.4% | 3.2% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 11 | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +8 | +1.1pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 10 | 1.4% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 690 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 661 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.