Cultural diversity
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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Cherbourg, accounting for 46% (544 people). This share was similar to Cherbourg (S) (46%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 178 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cherbourg - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cherbourg in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cherbourg (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cherbourg, with comparison markers for Cherbourg (S).
No Religion, so described
Baptist
Western Catholic
Not stated
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
Anglican Church of Australia
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+178
+17.2pp
Baptist
+39
+4.6pp
Western Catholic
-57
-3.8pp
Not stated
-22
-1.4pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
-115
-8.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-102
-7.6pp
Data table
Religion for Cherbourg. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cherbourg (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cherbourg (S)% | Count | % | Cherbourg (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 544 | 46.0% | 46.0% | 366 | 28.8% | 28.8% | +178 | +17.2pp |
| Baptist | 277 | 23.4% | 23.4% | 238 | 18.8% | 18.8% | +39 | +4.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 128 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 185 | 14.6% | 14.6% | -57 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 63 | 5.3% | 5.3% | 85 | 6.7% | 6.7% | -22 | -1.4pp |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 62 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 177 | 13.9% | 13.9% | -115 | -8.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 61 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 163 | 12.8% | 12.8% | -102 | -7.6pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 33 | 2.8% | 2.8% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 1,182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,269 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -87 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.