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 Lange, accounting for 39.4% (151 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 81 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lange - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lange in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lange, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
151
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
151
39.4%
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
71
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
71
18.5%
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
64
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
64
16.7%
-6.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
19
5.0%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
19
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
19
5.0%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
19
5.0%
-3.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+81
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
+30
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+10
-6.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
+5
-0.9pp
Not stated
0
-3.0pp
Data table
Religion for Lange. 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 | 151 | 39.4% | 50.1% | 70 | 29.5% | 37.8% | +81 | +9.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 71 | 18.5% | 10.4% | 41 | 17.3% | 12.8% | +30 | +1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 64 | 16.7% | 11.8% | 54 | 22.8% | 16.6% | +10 | -6.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 11 | 4.6% | 4.1% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 5.0% | 2.7% | 14 | 5.9% | 4.0% | +5 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 5.0% | 7.8% | 19 | 8.0% | 9.9% | 0 | -3.0pp |
| Total | 383 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 237 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +146 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.