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 Godfreys Creek, accounting for 39.7% (29 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 5 people and 4.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Godfreys Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Godfreys Creek, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).

Godfreys Creek
Hilltops (A)

Western Catholic

2021 count

29

% of total

39.7%

Change from 2016

+4.9pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

18

% of total

24.7%

Change from 2016

+4.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

17

% of total

23.3%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Data table

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

Religion for Godfreys Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Religion for Godfreys Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Hilltops (A)%Count%Hilltops (A)%Countpp
Western Catholic2939.7%29.9%2434.8%34.5%+5+4.9pp
No Religion, so described1824.7%25.5%1420.3%15.8%+4+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia1723.3%20.8%1521.7%25.9%+2+1.6pp
Total73100.0%100.0%69100.0%100.0%+40.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.