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 Kirkham, accounting for 44.4% (306 people). This share was higher than Camden (A) (31.1%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kirkham - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kirkham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kirkham, with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
306
% of total
44.4%
Change from 2016
-
306
44.4%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
144
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-
144
20.9%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
139
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-
139
20.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
26
3.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
15
2.2%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
13
1.9%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
13
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
13
1.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Kirkham. 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 | 306 | 44.4% | 31.1% | - | - | 34.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 144 | 20.9% | 13.9% | - | - | 21.4% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 139 | 20.2% | 25.1% | - | - | 18.9% | - | - |
| Not stated | 26 | 3.8% | 4.3% | - | - | 6.3% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 2.2% | 1.3% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 1.9% | 2.9% | - | - | 2.4% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 13 | 1.9% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Total | 689 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.