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 Ellis Lane, accounting for 39.7% (339 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (31.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 43 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ellis Lane - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ellis Lane in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ellis Lane, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
339
% of total
39.7%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
339
39.7%
+5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
182
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
182
21.3%
-3.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
148
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
148
17.3%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
38
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
38
4.4%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
29
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
29
3.4%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
20
2.3%
-4.5pp
Islam
2021 count
20
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
20
2.3%
+0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
15
1.8%
-1.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
13
1.5%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
12
1.4%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+43
+5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-3.2pp
No Religion, so described
+13
+1.5pp
Not stated
+3
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-38
-4.5pp
Islam
+8
+0.9pp
Baptist
-14
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Ellis Lane. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 339 | 39.7% | 31.1% | 296 | 34.7% | 34.0% | +43 | +5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 182 | 21.3% | 13.9% | 209 | 24.5% | 21.4% | -27 | -3.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 148 | 17.3% | 25.1% | 135 | 15.8% | 18.9% | +13 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 38 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 35 | 4.1% | 6.3% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 29 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 28 | 3.3% | 2.4% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 2.3% | 1.3% | 58 | 6.8% | 2.4% | -38 | -4.5pp |
| Islam | 20 | 2.3% | 4.8% | 12 | 1.4% | 2.0% | +8 | +0.9pp |
| Baptist | 15 | 1.8% | 1.2% | 29 | 3.4% | 1.3% | -14 | -1.6pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 1.5% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 17 | 2.0% | 1.6% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 854 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 852 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.