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 Jacana, accounting for 23.8% (517 people). This share was higher than Hume (C) (19%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Hinduism, which increased by 118 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Jacana - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Jacana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jacana, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
517
% of total
23.8%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
517
23.8%
+4.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
404
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
404
18.6%
-3.9pp
Islam
2021 count
389
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
389
17.9%
+1.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
195
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
195
9.0%
+5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
170
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
170
7.8%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
94
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
94
4.3%
-1.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
92
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
92
4.2%
+0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
55
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
55
2.5%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
46
2.1%
0.0pp
Sikhism
2021 count
32
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
32
1.5%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+117
+4.8pp
Western Catholic
-70
-3.9pp
Islam
+36
+1.1pp
Hinduism
+118
+5.3pp
Not stated
-51
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-19
-1.1pp
Buddhism
+18
+0.7pp
Greek Orthodox
+14
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Sikhism
-36
-1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Jacana. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hume (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 517 | 23.8% | 19.0% | 400 | 19.0% | 17.0% | +117 | +4.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 404 | 18.6% | 24.9% | 474 | 22.5% | 29.0% | -70 | -3.9pp |
| Islam | 389 | 17.9% | 18.9% | 353 | 16.8% | 16.5% | +36 | +1.1pp |
| Hinduism | 195 | 9.0% | 4.8% | 77 | 3.7% | 2.8% | +118 | +5.3pp |
| Not stated | 170 | 7.8% | 6.2% | 221 | 10.5% | 8.2% | -51 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 94 | 4.3% | 3.5% | 113 | 5.4% | 5.5% | -19 | -1.1pp |
| Buddhism | 92 | 4.2% | 2.5% | 74 | 3.5% | 2.5% | +18 | +0.7pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 55 | 2.5% | 2.3% | 41 | 1.9% | 2.6% | +14 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 2.1% | 2.9% | 45 | 2.1% | 2.6% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Sikhism | 32 | 1.5% | 4.5% | 68 | 3.2% | 2.4% | -36 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 2,172 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +69 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.