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 Frankland River, accounting for 44.3% (155 people). This share was lower than Cranbrook (S) (45.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 3,550 people and 0.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Frankland River - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Frankland River in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cranbrook (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Frankland River, with comparison markers for Cranbrook (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
155
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
155
44.3%
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
73
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
73
20.9%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
50
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
50
14.3%
-5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
34
9.7%
-4.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3,550
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-700
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-1,585
-5.7pp
Not stated
-1,097
-4.1pp
Data table
Religion for Frankland River. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cranbrook (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cranbrook (S)% | Count | % | Cranbrook (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 155 | 44.3% | 45.2% | 3,705 | 45.2% | 29.3% | -3,550 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 73 | 20.9% | 19.0% | 773 | 9.4% | 23.9% | -700 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 50 | 14.3% | 11.3% | 1,635 | 20.0% | 13.7% | -1,585 | -5.7pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 1,131 | 13.8% | 12.9% | -1,097 | -4.1pp |
| Total | 350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7,845 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.