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 Western Catholic, which increased by 18 people and 2.1 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.
Chart view
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
+2.1pp
24
28.2%
+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
19
22.4%
+5.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-25.9pp
15
17.6%
-25.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-
12
14.1%
-
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
12
14.1%
+1.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+18
+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+15
+5.0pp
No Religion, so described
+5
-25.9pp
Not stated
+9
+1.1pp
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% | 6 | 26.1% | 27.9% | +18 | +2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 22.4% | 22.6% | 4 | 17.4% | 26.6% | +15 | +5.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 17.6% | 26.5% | 10 | 43.5% | 17.5% | +5 | -25.9pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 14.1% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Not stated | 12 | 14.1% | 8.3% | 3 | 13.0% | 8.3% | +9 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +62 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.