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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Harvey, accounting for 33.4% (1,155 people). This share was higher than Harvey (S) (19.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 396 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Harvey - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Harvey in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Harvey, with comparison markers for Harvey (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,155
% of total
33.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
1,155
33.4%
-2.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,131
% of total
32.7%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
1,131
32.7%
+10.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
422
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
422
12.2%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
273
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
273
7.9%
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
94
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
94
2.7%
-0.4pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
62
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
62
1.8%
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
48
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
48
1.4%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
38
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
38
1.1%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
36
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
36
1.0%
-0.3pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
33
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
33
1.0%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-39
-2.7pp
No Religion, so described
+396
+10.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-121
-4.2pp
Not stated
-60
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-0.4pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
+31
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
-60
-1.9pp
Baptist
-11
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-7
-0.3pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+3
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Harvey. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | % | Harvey (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 1,155 | 33.4% | 19.4% | 1,194 | 36.1% | 22.8% | -39 | -2.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,131 | 32.7% | 47.5% | 735 | 22.2% | 33.3% | +396 | +10.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 422 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 543 | 16.4% | 18.2% | -121 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 273 | 7.9% | 6.4% | 333 | 10.1% | 9.6% | -60 | -2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 94 | 2.7% | 3.6% | 104 | 3.1% | 3.6% | -10 | -0.4pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 62 | 1.8% | 0.4% | 31 | 0.9% | 0.3% | +31 | +0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 48 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 108 | 3.3% | 2.8% | -60 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 38 | 1.1% | 1.7% | 49 | 1.5% | 1.6% | -11 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 36 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 43 | 1.3% | 1.4% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 33 | 1.0% | 0.3% | 30 | 0.9% | 0.4% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 3,454 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,307 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +147 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.