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 Youngs Siding, accounting for 50.9% (165 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 50 people and 16.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Youngs Siding - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Youngs Siding in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Youngs Siding, with comparison markers for Albany (C).

Youngs Siding
Albany (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

165

% of total

50.9%

Change from 2016

+16.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

45

% of total

13.9%

Change from 2016

-8.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

39

% of total

12.0%

Change from 2016

-5.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

30

% of total

9.3%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

19

% of total

5.9%

Change from 2016

+3.2pp

Data table

Religion for Youngs Siding. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).

Religion for Youngs Siding. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Religion for Youngs Siding. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Albany (C)%Count%Albany (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described16550.9%50.1%11534.3%37.8%+50+16.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia4513.9%11.8%7622.7%16.6%-31-8.8pp
Not stated3912.0%7.8%5817.3%9.9%-19-5.3pp
Western Catholic309.3%10.4%3510.4%12.8%-5-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd195.9%4.8%92.7%4.1%+10+3.2pp
Total324100.0%100.0%335100.0%100.0%-110.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.