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 Cuckoo, accounting for 48.8% (21 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 13 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cuckoo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cuckoo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cuckoo, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-13
-10.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+8.6pp
Data table
Religion for Cuckoo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 21 | 48.8% | 46.8% | 34 | 59.6% | 34.4% | -13 | -10.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 41.9% | 19.7% | 19 | 33.3% | 27.1% | -1 | +8.6pp |
| Total | 43 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.