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 Warrane, accounting for 46.9% (1,272 people). This share was lower than Clarence (C) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 380 people and 10.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Warrane - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Warrane in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Warrane, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).

Warrane
Clarence (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

1,272

% of total

46.9%

Change from 2016

+10.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

350

% of total

12.9%

Change from 2016

-8.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

348

% of total

12.8%

Change from 2016

-4.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

308

% of total

11.4%

Change from 2016

+1.8pp

Hinduism

2021 count

119

% of total

4.4%

Change from 2016

+3.3pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

52

% of total

1.9%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Sikhism

2021 count

48

% of total

1.8%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Buddhism

2021 count

43

% of total

1.6%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

28

% of total

1.0%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

23

% of total

0.8%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Data table

Religion for Warrane. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).

Religion for Warrane. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
Religion for Warrane. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Clarence (C)%Count%Clarence (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1,27246.9%48.9%89236.5%37.8%+380+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia35012.9%16.0%52121.3%22.3%-171-8.4pp
Western Catholic34812.8%15.6%43317.7%18.5%-85-4.9pp
Not stated30811.4%6.1%2349.6%8.3%+74+1.8pp
Hinduism1194.4%1.7%261.1%0.3%+93+3.3pp
Christianity, nfd521.9%1.8%522.1%1.8%0-0.2pp
Sikhism481.8%0.5%50.2%0.1%+43+1.6pp
Buddhism431.6%0.9%471.9%0.6%-4-0.3pp
Uniting Church281.0%2.1%411.7%3.0%-13-0.7pp
Presbyterian230.8%1.0%291.2%1.4%-6-0.4pp
Total2,711100.0%100.0%2,443100.0%100.0%+2680.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.