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 Harden, accounting for 31.1% (594 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 534 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Harden - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Harden in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Harden, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
594
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
594
31.1%
+10.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
474
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
474
24.8%
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
468
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
468
24.5%
-8.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
124
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
124
6.5%
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
95
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
95
5.0%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
35
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
35
1.8%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
29
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
29
1.5%
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
15
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
15
0.8%
+0.6pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
12
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
12
0.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-41
+10.1pp
No Religion, so described
-209
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-534
-8.6pp
Not stated
-109
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
-78
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-88
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-20
-0.1pp
Greek Orthodox
+9
+0.6pp
Salvation Army
-7
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Harden. 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 | 594 | 31.1% | 29.9% | 635 | 21.0% | 34.5% | -41 | +10.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 474 | 24.8% | 25.5% | 683 | 22.6% | 15.8% | -209 | +2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 468 | 24.5% | 20.8% | 1,002 | 33.1% | 25.9% | -534 | -8.6pp |
| Not stated | 124 | 6.5% | 8.7% | 233 | 7.7% | 8.2% | -109 | -1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 95 | 5.0% | 3.7% | 173 | 5.7% | 4.6% | -78 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 35 | 1.8% | 2.5% | 123 | 4.1% | 3.4% | -88 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 29 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 49 | 1.6% | 1.5% | -20 | -0.1pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 15 | 0.8% | 0.2% | 6 | 0.2% | 0.1% | +9 | +0.6pp |
| Salvation Army | 12 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 19 | 0.6% | 0.4% | -7 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 1,912 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,023 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,111 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.