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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Rye Park, accounting for 33.5% (77 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 36 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rye Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rye Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rye Park, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
77
% of total
33.5%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
77
33.5%
+17.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
45
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
45
19.6%
-8.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
32
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
32
13.9%
-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
30
13.0%
-2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
26
11.3%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
16
7.0%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+36
+17.2pp
Western Catholic
-26
-8.6pp
Uniting Church
-19
-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-2.5pp
Not stated
-4
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
+1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Rye Park. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 77 | 33.5% | 25.5% | 41 | 16.3% | 15.8% | +36 | +17.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 45 | 19.6% | 29.9% | 71 | 28.2% | 34.5% | -26 | -8.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 32 | 13.9% | 3.7% | 51 | 20.2% | 4.6% | -19 | -6.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 13.0% | 20.8% | 39 | 15.5% | 25.9% | -9 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 11.3% | 8.7% | 30 | 11.9% | 8.2% | -4 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 7.0% | 1.5% | 14 | 5.6% | 1.5% | +2 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 230 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 252 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.