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 Toogong, accounting for 24.7% (18 people). This share was lower than Cabonne (A) (25.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 11 people and 11.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Toogong - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Toogong
Cabonne (A)

Western Catholic

2021 count

18

% of total

24.7%

Change from 2016

+8.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

16

% of total

21.9%

Change from 2016

+14.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

13

% of total

17.8%

Change from 2016

-11.8pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

10

% of total

13.7%

Change from 2016

+5.1pp

Data table

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

Religion for Toogong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Religion for Toogong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Cabonne (A)%Count%Cabonne (A)%Countpp
Western Catholic1824.7%25.4%1316.0%27.9%+5+8.7pp
Not stated1621.9%8.3%67.4%8.3%+10+14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia1317.8%22.6%2429.6%26.6%-11-11.8pp
Christianity, nfd1013.7%2.2%78.6%2.2%+3+5.1pp
Total73100.0%100.0%81100.0%100.0%-80.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.