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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Euston (part), accounting for 32.2% (267 people). This share was higher than Balranald (A) (30.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 42 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Euston (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Euston (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Balranald (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Euston (part), with comparison markers for Balranald (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
267
% of total
32.2%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
267
32.2%
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
234
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
234
28.3%
+5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
139
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
139
16.8%
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
47
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
47
5.7%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
47
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
47
5.7%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
31
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
31
3.7%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
16
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
16
1.9%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
10
1.2%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-42
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
+40
+5.0pp
Not stated
+5
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
+2
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+2
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Euston (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Balranald (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 267 | 32.2% | 30.1% | 309 | 37.1% | 35.7% | -42 | -4.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 234 | 28.3% | 28.8% | 194 | 23.3% | 20.8% | +40 | +5.0pp |
| Not stated | 139 | 16.8% | 14.7% | 134 | 16.1% | 12.6% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 47 | 5.7% | 10.8% | 65 | 7.8% | 15.0% | -18 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 47 | 5.7% | 2.8% | 45 | 5.4% | 3.1% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 31 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 28 | 3.4% | 2.6% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 14 | 1.7% | 0.7% | +2 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 1.2% | 4.6% | 13 | 1.6% | 6.8% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 828 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 833 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.