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 Cornishtown, accounting for 36.1% (35 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 13 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cornishtown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cornishtown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cornishtown, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
35
% of total
36.1%
Change from 2016
+15.2pp
35
36.1%
+15.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
-8.3pp
29
29.9%
-8.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
18
18.6%
+6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
11.3%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+15.2pp
Western Catholic
-13
-8.3pp
Not stated
+5
+6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Cornishtown. 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 | 35 | 36.1% | 47.2% | 23 | 20.9% | 33.1% | +12 | +15.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 29.9% | 17.5% | 42 | 38.2% | 20.7% | -13 | -8.3pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 18.6% | 8.0% | 13 | 11.8% | 9.3% | +5 | +6.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 11.3% | 13.4% | 12 | 10.9% | 18.6% | -1 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 97 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.