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 Elleker, accounting for 45.9% (164 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Free Reformed, which decreased by 22 people and 6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Elleker - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Elleker
Albany (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

164

% of total

45.9%

Change from 2016

+3.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

48

% of total

13.4%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

35

% of total

9.8%

Change from 2016

+3.2pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

24

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

+4.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

23

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

-1.6pp

Baptist

2021 count

15

% of total

4.2%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Free Reformed

2021 count

11

% of total

3.1%

Change from 2016

-6.0pp

Data table

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

Religion for Elleker. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Religion for Elleker. 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 described16445.9%50.1%15642.9%37.8%+8+3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia4813.4%11.8%5515.1%16.6%-7-1.7pp
Not stated359.8%7.8%246.6%9.9%+11+3.2pp
Christianity, nfd246.7%4.8%71.9%4.1%+17+4.8pp
Western Catholic236.4%10.4%298.0%12.8%-6-1.6pp
Baptist154.2%3.1%143.8%3.2%+1+0.4pp
Free Reformed113.1%1.0%339.1%1.3%-22-6.0pp
Total357100.0%100.0%364100.0%100.0%-70.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.