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 Crayfish Creek, accounting for 43% (34 people). This share was lower than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 237 people and 9.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Crayfish Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Crayfish Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Crayfish Creek, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).

Crayfish Creek
Circular Head (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

34

% of total

43.0%

Change from 2016

-9.2pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

14

% of total

17.7%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

12

% of total

15.2%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

10

% of total

12.7%

Change from 2016

+11.2pp

Data table

Religion for Crayfish Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).

Religion for Crayfish Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Religion for Crayfish Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Circular Head (M)%Count%Circular Head (M)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3443.0%45.0%27152.2%32.8%-237-9.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia1417.7%13.5%8416.2%18.5%-70+1.5pp
Western Catholic1215.2%11.4%7815.0%15.6%-66+0.2pp
Uniting Church1012.7%2.7%81.5%3.8%+2+11.2pp
Total79100.0%100.0%519100.0%100.0%-4400.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.