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%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 51 people and 7.6 percentage points.
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
+3.6pp
306
44.4%
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
144
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
144
20.9%
-5.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
139
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
139
20.2%
+7.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
26
3.8%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
15
2.2%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
13
1.9%
-0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
13
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
13
1.9%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+21
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-5.9pp
No Religion, so described
+51
+7.6pp
Not stated
-24
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-10
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-0.4pp
Greek Orthodox
+4
+0.6pp
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% | 285 | 40.8% | 34.0% | +21 | +3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 144 | 20.9% | 13.9% | 187 | 26.8% | 21.4% | -43 | -5.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 139 | 20.2% | 25.1% | 88 | 12.6% | 18.9% | +51 | +7.6pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 50 | 7.2% | 6.3% | -24 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 2.2% | 1.3% | 25 | 3.6% | 2.4% | -10 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 16 | 2.3% | 2.4% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 13 | 1.9% | 1.4% | 9 | 1.3% | 1.1% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 689 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 699 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.