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 Conargo, accounting for 34.8% (39 people). This share was lower than Edward River (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 14.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Conargo - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Conargo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Conargo, with comparison markers for Edward River (A).

Conargo
Edward River (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

39

% of total

34.8%

Change from 2016

+14.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

21

% of total

18.8%

Change from 2016

+5.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

19

% of total

17.0%

Change from 2016

-5.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

16

% of total

14.3%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

9.8%

Change from 2016

-11.9pp

Data table

Religion for Conargo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).

Religion for Conargo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
Religion for Conargo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Edward River (A)%Count%Edward River (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3934.8%37.3%2420.0%26.6%+15+14.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia2118.8%14.5%1613.3%17.3%+5+5.5pp
Western Catholic1917.0%21.7%2722.5%24.2%-8-5.5pp
Uniting Church1614.3%6.8%1815.0%9.7%-2-0.7pp
Not stated119.8%10.2%2621.7%11.6%-15-11.9pp
Total112100.0%100.0%120100.0%100.0%-80.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.