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 Orana, accounting for 53.6% (1,087 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 331 people and 16.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Orana - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Orana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Orana, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,087
% of total
53.6%
Change from 2016
+16.5pp
1,087
53.6%
+16.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
218
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
218
10.8%
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
182
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
182
9.0%
-7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
142
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
142
7.0%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
95
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
95
4.7%
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
92
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
92
4.5%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
57
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
57
2.8%
-1.0pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
17
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
17
0.8%
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
14
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
14
0.7%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
14
0.7%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+331
+16.5pp
Western Catholic
-92
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-149
-7.3pp
Not stated
-34
-1.6pp
Baptist
+20
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-21
-1.0pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+7
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-9
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-16
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Orana. 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 | 1,087 | 53.6% | 50.1% | 756 | 37.1% | 37.8% | +331 | +16.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 218 | 10.8% | 10.4% | 310 | 15.2% | 12.8% | -92 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 182 | 9.0% | 11.8% | 331 | 16.3% | 16.6% | -149 | -7.3pp |
| Not stated | 142 | 7.0% | 7.8% | 176 | 8.6% | 9.9% | -34 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 95 | 4.7% | 3.1% | 75 | 3.7% | 3.2% | +20 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 92 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 85 | 4.2% | 4.1% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 57 | 2.8% | 2.7% | 78 | 3.8% | 4.0% | -21 | -1.0pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 17 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 10 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +7 | +0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 14 | 0.7% | 0.5% | 23 | 1.1% | 0.6% | -9 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 0.7% | 1.1% | 30 | 1.5% | 1.7% | -16 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 2,027 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,035 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.