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 Redmond West, accounting for 50% (25 people). This share was similar to Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 21 people and 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Redmond West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Redmond West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Redmond West, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
25
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
25
50.0%
-13.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
10
20.0%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-21
-13.0pp
Not stated
-4
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Redmond West. 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 | 25 | 50.0% | 50.1% | 46 | 63.0% | 37.8% | -21 | -13.0pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 20.0% | 7.8% | 14 | 19.2% | 9.9% | -4 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 50 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.