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 Hay South, accounting for 27.3% (96 people). This share was similar to Hay (A) (27.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 44 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hay South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hay South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hay (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hay South, with comparison markers for Hay (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
96
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
96
27.3%
-11.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
81
% of total
23.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
81
23.0%
-1.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
71
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
71
20.2%
+5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
46
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
46
13.1%
+2.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
17
4.8%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
4.5%
0.0pp
Sikhism
2021 count
16
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-
16
4.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-44
-11.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-1.0pp
No Religion, so described
+19
+5.7pp
Not stated
+9
+2.8pp
Presbyterian
-2
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Hay South. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hay (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hay (A)% | Count | % | Hay (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 96 | 27.3% | 27.5% | 140 | 39.0% | 32.4% | -44 | -11.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 81 | 23.0% | 21.6% | 86 | 24.0% | 24.8% | -5 | -1.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 71 | 20.2% | 24.2% | 52 | 14.5% | 16.6% | +19 | +5.7pp |
| Not stated | 46 | 13.1% | 12.3% | 37 | 10.3% | 12.5% | +9 | +2.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 4.8% | 4.7% | 19 | 5.3% | 5.8% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 4.5% | 3.1% | 16 | 4.5% | 3.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Sikhism | 16 | 4.5% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 359 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.