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 Bribbaree (part), accounting for 23.4% (33 people). This share was lower than Hilltops (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 12.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Bribbaree (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Bribbaree (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Bribbaree (part), with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).

Bribbaree (part)
Hilltops (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

33

% of total

23.4%

Change from 2016

+12.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

29

% of total

20.6%

Change from 2016

-11.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

27

% of total

19.1%

Change from 2016

-2.7pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

14

% of total

9.9%

Change from 2016

+2.4pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

13

% of total

9.2%

Change from 2016

-8.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

7.8%

Change from 2016

+5.5pp

Data table

Religion for Bribbaree (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).

Religion for Bribbaree (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Religion for Bribbaree (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Hilltops (A)%Count%Hilltops (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3323.4%25.5%1511.3%15.8%+18+12.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia2920.6%20.8%4332.3%25.9%-14-11.7pp
Western Catholic2719.1%29.9%2921.8%34.5%-2-2.7pp
Presbyterian149.9%2.5%107.5%3.4%+4+2.4pp
Uniting Church139.2%3.7%2418.0%4.6%-11-8.8pp
Not stated117.8%8.7%32.3%8.2%+8+5.5pp
Total141100.0%100.0%133100.0%100.0%+80.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.