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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Jugiong, accounting for 31% (76 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (20.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 36 people and 11.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Jugiong - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Jugiong
Hilltops (A)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

76

% of total

31.0%

Change from 2016

+11.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

67

% of total

27.3%

Change from 2016

+6.6pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

61

% of total

24.9%

Change from 2016

-13.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

21

% of total

8.6%

Change from 2016

+1.2pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

10

% of total

4.1%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Data table

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

Religion for Jugiong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Religion for Jugiong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Hilltops (A)%Count%Hilltops (A)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia7631.0%20.8%4019.7%25.9%+36+11.3pp
Western Catholic6727.3%29.9%4220.7%34.5%+25+6.6pp
No Religion, so described6124.9%25.5%7737.9%15.8%-16-13.0pp
Not stated218.6%8.7%157.4%8.2%+6+1.2pp
Uniting Church104.1%3.7%63.0%4.6%+4+1.1pp
Total245100.0%100.0%203100.0%100.0%+420.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.