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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Ivanhoe (NSW) (part), accounting for 32.7% (84 people). This share was lower than Central Darling (A) (35.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 1,498 people and 5.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Ivanhoe (NSW) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Ivanhoe (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Central Darling (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Ivanhoe (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Central Darling (A).

Ivanhoe (NSW) (part)
Central Darling (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

84

% of total

32.7%

Change from 2016

+8.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

60

% of total

23.3%

Change from 2016

-5.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

44

% of total

17.1%

Change from 2016

-5.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

43

% of total

16.7%

Change from 2016

+9.0pp

Data table

Religion for Ivanhoe (NSW) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).

Religion for Ivanhoe (NSW) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).
Religion for Ivanhoe (NSW) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Central Darling (A)%Count%Central Darling (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described8432.7%35.9%1,31223.9%22.4%-1,228+8.8pp
Western Catholic6023.3%22.4%1,55828.4%29.2%-1,498-5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia4417.1%10.9%1,21722.2%13.9%-1,173-5.1pp
Not stated4316.7%22.0%4237.7%23.0%-380+9.0pp
Total257100.0%100.0%5,482100.0%100.0%-5,2250.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.