Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 12 people and 6.2 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cuthbert, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+2.1pp
Not stated
-12
-8.8pp
Western Catholic
-8
-6.0pp
Data table
Religion for Cuthbert. 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 | 77 | 52.0% | 50.1% | 65 | 45.8% | 37.8% | +12 | +6.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 15.5% | 11.8% | 19 | 13.4% | 16.6% | +4 | +2.1pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 9.5% | 7.8% | 26 | 18.3% | 9.9% | -12 | -8.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 19 | 13.4% | 12.8% | -8 | -6.0pp |
| Total | 148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.