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 Carlyle, accounting for 31.2% (24 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8,363 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carlyle - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carlyle in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carlyle, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
24
31.2%
-3.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
21
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
21
27.3%
+9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
12
15.6%
+12.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-8,363
-3.5pp
No Religion, so described
-4,263
+9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-838
+12.1pp
Data table
Religion for Carlyle. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 31.2% | 17.5% | 8,387 | 34.7% | 20.7% | -8,363 | -3.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 21 | 27.3% | 47.2% | 4,284 | 17.7% | 33.1% | -4,263 | +9.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 15.6% | 13.4% | 850 | 3.5% | 18.6% | -838 | +12.1pp |
| Total | 77 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24,192 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24,115 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.