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 Kingsvale, accounting for 34.9% (80 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 77 people and 24.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kingsvale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kingsvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kingsvale, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
80
% of total
34.9%
Change from 2016
+24.6pp
80
34.9%
+24.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
63
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
-31.1pp
63
27.5%
-31.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
46
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
46
20.1%
-0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
18
7.9%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-
10
4.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+77
+24.6pp
No Religion, so described
+46
-31.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+40
-0.6pp
Not stated
+15
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Kingsvale. 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 | 80 | 34.9% | 29.9% | 3 | 10.3% | 34.5% | +77 | +24.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 63 | 27.5% | 25.5% | 17 | 58.6% | 15.8% | +46 | -31.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 46 | 20.1% | 20.8% | 6 | 20.7% | 25.9% | +40 | -0.6pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 3 | 10.3% | 8.2% | +15 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 4.4% | 3.7% | - | - | 4.6% | - | - |
| Total | 229 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +200 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.