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 Lower King, accounting for 55.1% (1,037 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 296 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lower King - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lower King in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lower King, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,037
% of total
55.1%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
1,037
55.1%
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
259
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
259
13.8%
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
163
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
163
8.7%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
126
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
126
6.7%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
75
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
75
4.0%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
59
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
59
3.1%
-1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
36
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
36
1.9%
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
25
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
25
1.3%
-0.4pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
15
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
15
0.8%
+0.3pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
0.7%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+296
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-71
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
-35
-2.2pp
Not stated
-37
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-19
-1.2pp
Baptist
-24
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.4pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+6
+0.3pp
Inadequately described
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Lower King. 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 | 1,037 | 55.1% | 50.1% | 741 | 40.8% | 37.8% | +296 | +14.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 259 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 330 | 18.2% | 16.6% | -71 | -4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 163 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 198 | 10.9% | 12.8% | -35 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 126 | 6.7% | 7.8% | 163 | 9.0% | 9.9% | -37 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 75 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 84 | 4.6% | 4.1% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 59 | 3.1% | 2.7% | 78 | 4.3% | 4.0% | -19 | -1.2pp |
| Baptist | 36 | 1.9% | 3.1% | 60 | 3.3% | 3.2% | -24 | -1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 25 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 30 | 1.7% | 1.7% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 15 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9 | 0.5% | 0.4% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Inadequately described | 13 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 15 | 0.8% | 0.6% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,882 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,816 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +66 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.