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 Honeywood, accounting for 53.9% (282 people). This share was higher than Brighton (M) (51.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 122 people and 21.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Honeywood - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Honeywood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brighton (M) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Honeywood, with comparison markers for Brighton (M).

Honeywood
Brighton (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

282

% of total

53.9%

Change from 2016

+21.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

92

% of total

17.6%

Change from 2016

-5.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

87

% of total

16.6%

Change from 2016

-13.0pp

Brethren

2021 count

14

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

-

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

12

% of total

2.3%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Data table

Religion for Honeywood. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).

Religion for Honeywood. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).
Religion for Honeywood. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brighton (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Brighton (M)%Count%Brighton (M)%Countpp
No Religion, so described28253.9%51.5%16032.2%39.7%+122+21.7pp
Western Catholic9217.6%15.3%11723.5%18.6%-25-5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia8716.6%17.8%14729.6%24.4%-60-13.0pp
Brethren142.7%0.2%--0.0%--
Christianity, nfd122.3%1.3%153.0%0.9%-3-0.7pp
Not stated112.1%7.0%193.8%9.3%-8-1.7pp
Total523100.0%100.0%497100.0%100.0%+260.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.