Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Rugby, accounting for 43.2% (35 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (20.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rugby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rugby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rugby, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-14.2pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+3.6pp
Western Catholic
0
-3.6pp
Data table
Religion for Rugby. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 43.2% | 20.8% | 39 | 57.4% | 25.9% | -4 | -14.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 19.8% | 25.5% | 11 | 16.2% | 15.8% | +5 | +3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 18.5% | 29.9% | 15 | 22.1% | 34.5% | 0 | -3.6pp |
| Total | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 68 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.