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 Emu Swamp (part), accounting for 40.6% (58 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 5,285 people and 17.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Emu Swamp (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Emu Swamp (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Emu Swamp (part), with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
58
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
58
40.6%
+14.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
35
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
35
24.5%
+1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
21
14.7%
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
-17.3pp
19
13.3%
-17.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-4,390
+14.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3,989
+1.3pp
Not stated
-807
+9.9pp
Western Catholic
-5,285
-17.3pp
Data table
Religion for Emu Swamp (part). 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 | 58 | 40.6% | 26.5% | 4,448 | 25.7% | 17.5% | -4,390 | +14.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 24.5% | 22.6% | 4,024 | 23.2% | 26.6% | -3,989 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 14.7% | 8.3% | 828 | 4.8% | 8.3% | -807 | +9.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 13.3% | 25.4% | 5,304 | 30.6% | 27.9% | -5,285 | -17.3pp |
| Total | 143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17,337 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17,194 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.