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 Norong, accounting for 42.7% (50 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,123 people, while its share rose by 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Norong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Norong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Norong, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
50
% of total
42.7%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
50
42.7%
+4.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
27
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
27
23.1%
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
20
17.1%
+13.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
17
14.5%
+3.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,123
+4.3pp
Western Catholic
-331
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-105
+13.0pp
Not stated
-311
+3.7pp
Data table
Religion for Norong. 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 | 50 | 42.7% | 47.2% | 1,173 | 38.4% | 33.1% | -1,123 | +4.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 23.1% | 17.5% | 358 | 11.7% | 20.7% | -331 | +11.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 17.1% | 13.4% | 125 | 4.1% | 18.6% | -105 | +13.0pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 14.5% | 8.0% | 328 | 10.8% | 9.3% | -311 | +3.7pp |
| Total | 117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,051 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,934 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.