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 Ophir, accounting for 32.5% (40 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 14 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ophir - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ophir in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ophir, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
40
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
40
32.5%
+4.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
35
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
35
28.5%
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
26
21.1%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
18
14.6%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+4.9pp
No Religion, so described
+14
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
-5
-3.3pp
Not stated
-4
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Ophir. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 32.5% | 22.6% | 35 | 27.6% | 26.6% | +5 | +4.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 35 | 28.5% | 26.5% | 21 | 16.5% | 17.5% | +14 | +12.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 21.1% | 25.4% | 31 | 24.4% | 27.9% | -5 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 14.6% | 8.3% | 22 | 17.3% | 8.3% | -4 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.