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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in March, accounting for 31.5% (35 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 12.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

March - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

March
Cabonne (A)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

35

% of total

31.5%

Change from 2016

-3.2pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

30

% of total

27.0%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

27

% of total

24.3%

Change from 2016

+12.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

12

% of total

10.8%

Change from 2016

-0.8pp

Data table

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

Religion for March. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Religion for March. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Cabonne (A)%Count%Cabonne (A)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia3531.5%22.6%4234.7%26.6%-7-3.2pp
Uniting Church3027.0%6.2%3125.6%7.7%-1+1.4pp
No Religion, so described2724.3%26.5%1411.6%17.5%+13+12.7pp
Western Catholic1210.8%25.4%1411.6%27.9%-2-0.8pp
Total111100.0%100.0%121100.0%100.0%-100.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.