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 Nashdale, accounting for 29.3% (121 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 45 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nashdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nashdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nashdale, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
121
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
121
29.3%
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
120
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
120
29.1%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
96
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
96
23.2%
+1.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
21
5.1%
-0.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
15
3.6%
-8.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
13
3.1%
-
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
10
2.4%
+1.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+45
+10.2pp
Western Catholic
-6
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
+1.8pp
Uniting Church
-3
-0.9pp
Not stated
-33
-8.5pp
Baptist
+7
+1.6pp
Data table
Religion for Nashdale. 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 | 121 | 29.3% | 26.5% | 76 | 19.1% | 17.5% | +45 | +10.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 120 | 29.1% | 25.4% | 126 | 31.7% | 27.9% | -6 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 96 | 23.2% | 22.6% | 85 | 21.4% | 26.6% | +11 | +1.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 5.1% | 6.2% | 24 | 6.0% | 7.7% | -3 | -0.9pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 3.6% | 8.3% | 48 | 12.1% | 8.3% | -33 | -8.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 13 | 3.1% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Baptist | 10 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 3 | 0.8% | 2.3% | +7 | +1.6pp |
| Total | 413 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 398 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.