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 Kergunyah, accounting for 40.6% (95 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 12.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kergunyah - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Kergunyah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Kergunyah, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).

Kergunyah
Indigo (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

95

% of total

40.6%

Change from 2016

+12.9pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

51

% of total

21.8%

Change from 2016

+0.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

32

% of total

13.7%

Change from 2016

-11.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

21

% of total

9.0%

Change from 2016

+3.7pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

19

% of total

8.1%

Change from 2016

-6.5pp

Data table

Religion for Kergunyah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).

Religion for Kergunyah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
Religion for Kergunyah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Indigo (S)%Count%Indigo (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described9540.6%47.2%5727.7%33.1%+38+12.9pp
Western Catholic5121.8%17.5%4421.4%20.7%+7+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia3213.7%13.4%5124.8%18.6%-19-11.1pp
Not stated219.0%8.0%115.3%9.3%+10+3.7pp
Uniting Church198.1%4.3%3014.6%6.4%-11-6.5pp
Total234100.0%100.0%206100.0%100.0%+280.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.