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 Little Grove, accounting for 57.6% (865 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 171 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Little Grove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Little Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Little Grove, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
865
% of total
57.6%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
865
57.6%
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
205
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
205
13.6%
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
139
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
139
9.2%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
79
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
79
5.3%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
51
3.4%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
35
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
35
2.3%
-0.7pp
Free Reformed
2021 count
30
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
30
2.0%
+1.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
23
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
23
1.5%
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
17
1.1%
+0.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
16
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
16
1.1%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+171
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-97
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
-59
-4.0pp
Not stated
-13
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-10
-0.7pp
Free Reformed
+16
+1.1pp
Baptist
-11
-0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+6
+0.4pp
Buddhism
+8
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Little Grove. 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 | 865 | 57.6% | 50.1% | 694 | 46.2% | 37.8% | +171 | +11.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 205 | 13.6% | 11.8% | 302 | 20.1% | 16.6% | -97 | -6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 139 | 9.2% | 10.4% | 198 | 13.2% | 12.8% | -59 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 79 | 5.3% | 7.8% | 92 | 6.1% | 9.9% | -13 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 51 | 3.4% | 4.8% | 42 | 2.8% | 4.1% | +9 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 35 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 45 | 3.0% | 4.0% | -10 | -0.7pp |
| Free Reformed | 30 | 2.0% | 1.0% | 14 | 0.9% | 1.3% | +16 | +1.1pp |
| Baptist | 23 | 1.5% | 3.1% | 34 | 2.3% | 3.2% | -11 | -0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 17 | 1.1% | 0.7% | 11 | 0.7% | 1.2% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 1.1% | 0.8% | 8 | 0.5% | 0.7% | +8 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,501 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.