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 Cumnock, accounting for 26.4% (128 people). This share was similar to Cabonne (A) (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 29 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cumnock - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cumnock in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cumnock, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
128
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
128
26.4%
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
106
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
106
21.9%
-8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
98
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
98
20.2%
+0.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
63
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
63
13.0%
+5.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
30
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
30
6.2%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
27
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
27
5.6%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
10
2.1%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-29
-8.4pp
Western Catholic
+11
+0.7pp
Not stated
+30
+5.6pp
Uniting Church
+1
-0.3pp
Baptist
+5
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Cumnock. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 128 | 26.4% | 26.5% | 107 | 24.0% | 17.5% | +21 | +2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 106 | 21.9% | 22.6% | 135 | 30.3% | 26.6% | -29 | -8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 98 | 20.2% | 25.4% | 87 | 19.5% | 27.9% | +11 | +0.7pp |
| Not stated | 63 | 13.0% | 8.3% | 33 | 7.4% | 8.3% | +30 | +5.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 30 | 6.2% | 6.2% | 29 | 6.5% | 7.7% | +1 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 27 | 5.6% | 2.3% | 22 | 4.9% | 2.3% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 2.1% | 2.2% | 10 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 485 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 446 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.