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 Lewis Ponds, accounting for 36.8% (49 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 25.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Lewis Ponds - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Lewis Ponds in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Lewis Ponds, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).

Lewis Ponds
Cabonne (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

49

% of total

36.8%

Change from 2016

+25.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

31

% of total

23.3%

Change from 2016

-4.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

25

% of total

18.8%

Change from 2016

-13.1pp

Data table

Religion for Lewis Ponds. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).

Religion for Lewis Ponds. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Religion for Lewis Ponds. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Cabonne (A)%Count%Cabonne (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described4936.8%26.5%1611.3%17.5%+33+25.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia3123.3%22.6%3927.7%26.6%-8-4.4pp
Western Catholic2518.8%25.4%4531.9%27.9%-20-13.1pp
Total133100.0%100.0%141100.0%100.0%-80.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.