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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Obley, accounting for 28.2% (24 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (25.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 11 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Obley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Obley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Obley, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
28.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
24
28.2%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
19
22.4%
-5.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-10.4pp
15
17.6%
-10.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
12
14.1%
+9.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
12
14.1%
+8.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-5
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-5.6pp
No Religion, so described
-11
-10.4pp
Baptist
+8
+9.8pp
Not stated
+7
+8.7pp
Data table
Religion for Obley. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 28.2% | 25.4% | 29 | 31.2% | 27.9% | -5 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 22.4% | 22.6% | 26 | 28.0% | 26.6% | -7 | -5.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 17.6% | 26.5% | 26 | 28.0% | 17.5% | -11 | -10.4pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 14.1% | 2.3% | 4 | 4.3% | 2.3% | +8 | +9.8pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 14.1% | 8.3% | 5 | 5.4% | 8.3% | +7 | +8.7pp |
| Total | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.