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 Drome, accounting for 29.8% (17 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 8 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Drome - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Drome in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Drome, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
17
29.8%
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
12
21.1%
+12.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
11
19.3%
+8.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+8
+12.6pp
Western Catholic
+6
+8.7pp
Data table
Religion for Drome. 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 | 17 | 29.8% | 50.1% | 16 | 34.0% | 37.8% | +1 | -4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 21.1% | 11.8% | 4 | 8.5% | 16.6% | +8 | +12.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 19.3% | 10.4% | 5 | 10.6% | 12.8% | +6 | +8.7pp |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.