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, 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 No religion, which increased by 9 people and 13 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
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-8
-6.9pp
No Religion, so described
+9
+13.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-3.4pp
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% | 32 | 38.1% | 20.7% | -8 | -6.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 21 | 27.3% | 47.2% | 12 | 14.3% | 33.1% | +9 | +13.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 15.6% | 13.4% | 16 | 19.0% | 18.6% | -4 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 77 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.