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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 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 change

Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.

2016
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).

Religion for Kirkham. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
Religion for Kirkham. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Camden (A)%Count%Camden (A)%Countpp
Western Catholic30644.4%31.1%28540.8%34.0%+21+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia14420.9%13.9%18726.8%21.4%-43-5.9pp
No Religion, so described13920.2%25.1%8812.6%18.9%+51+7.6pp
Not stated263.8%4.3%507.2%6.3%-24-3.4pp
Uniting Church152.2%1.3%253.6%2.4%-10-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd131.9%2.9%162.3%2.4%-3-0.4pp
Greek Orthodox131.9%1.4%91.3%1.1%+4+0.6pp
Total689100.0%100.0%699100.0%100.0%-100.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.