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 Galong, accounting for 37% (90 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 87 people and 25 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Galong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Galong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Galong, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
90
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+25.0pp
90
37.0%
+25.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
45
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-25.5pp
45
18.5%
-25.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
44
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-
44
18.1%
-
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
41
16.9%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-
11
4.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+87
+25.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+34
-25.5pp
Not stated
+36
-3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Galong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 90 | 37.0% | 29.9% | 3 | 12.0% | 34.5% | +87 | +25.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 18.5% | 20.8% | 11 | 44.0% | 25.9% | +34 | -25.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 44 | 18.1% | 25.5% | - | - | 15.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 41 | 16.9% | 8.7% | 5 | 20.0% | 8.2% | +36 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 4.5% | 3.7% | - | - | 4.6% | - | - |
| Total | 243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +218 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.