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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bruarong, accounting for 34.6% (37 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 11 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bruarong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bruarong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bruarong, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
-5.9pp
Western Catholic
+10
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
+7.3pp
Not stated
+6
+3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Bruarong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 37 | 34.6% | 47.2% | 30 | 40.5% | 33.1% | +7 | -5.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 24.3% | 17.5% | 16 | 21.6% | 20.7% | +10 | +2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 16.8% | 13.4% | 7 | 9.5% | 18.6% | +11 | +7.3pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 9.3% | 8.0% | 4 | 5.4% | 9.3% | +6 | +3.9pp |
| Total | 107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.