Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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).
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5
+8.7pp
Not stated
+10
+14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-11.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+5.1pp
Data table
Religion for Toogong. 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 | 18 | 24.7% | 25.4% | 13 | 16.0% | 27.9% | +5 | +8.7pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 21.9% | 8.3% | 6 | 7.4% | 8.3% | +10 | +14.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 17.8% | 22.6% | 24 | 29.6% | 26.6% | -11 | -11.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 13.7% | 2.2% | 7 | 8.6% | 2.2% | +3 | +5.1pp |
| Total | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.