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 Cuthbert, accounting for 52% (77 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 74 people and 38.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Cuthbert - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Cuthbert in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Cuthbert, with comparison markers for Albany (C).

Cuthbert
Albany (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

77

% of total

52.0%

Change from 2016

+38.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

23

% of total

15.5%

Change from 2016

-20.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

14

% of total

9.5%

Change from 2016

-

Western Catholic

2021 count

11

% of total

7.4%

Change from 2016

-6.2pp

Data table

Religion for Cuthbert. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).

Religion for Cuthbert. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Religion for Cuthbert. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Albany (C)%Count%Albany (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described7752.0%50.1%313.6%37.8%+74+38.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia2315.5%11.8%836.4%16.6%+15-20.9pp
Not stated149.5%7.8%--9.9%--
Western Catholic117.4%10.4%313.6%12.8%+8-6.2pp
Total148100.0%100.0%22100.0%100.0%+1260.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.