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 Ranken, accounting for 42.6% (23 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (9.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ranken - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ranken in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ranken, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
42.6%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
23
42.6%
-8.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
15
27.8%
+12.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+3
-8.7pp
No Religion, so described
+9
+12.4pp
Data table
Religion for Ranken. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 42.6% | 9.5% | 20 | 51.3% | 9.6% | +3 | -8.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 27.8% | 30.1% | 6 | 15.4% | 25.3% | +9 | +12.4pp |
| Total | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.