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 Coonabidgee, accounting for 56.5% (70 people). This share was higher than Gingin (S) (44.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 27 people and 21.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Coonabidgee - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Coonabidgee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gingin (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Coonabidgee, with comparison markers for Gingin (S).

Coonabidgee
Gingin (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

70

% of total

56.5%

Change from 2016

+21.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

22

% of total

17.7%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

13

% of total

10.5%

Change from 2016

-3.4pp

Data table

Religion for Coonabidgee. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).

Religion for Coonabidgee. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).
Religion for Coonabidgee. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gingin (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Gingin (S)%Count%Gingin (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described7056.5%44.2%4335.2%32.6%+27+21.3pp
Western Catholic2217.7%15.3%2419.7%17.7%-2-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia1310.5%14.9%1713.9%21.2%-4-3.4pp
Total124100.0%100.0%122100.0%100.0%+20.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.