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 Frankfield, accounting for 24.5% (24 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (18.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 4.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Frankfield - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Frankfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Frankfield, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).

Frankfield
Isaac (R)

Not stated

2021 count

30

% of total

30.6%

Change from 2016

+13.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

24

% of total

24.5%

Change from 2016

-

No Religion, so described

2021 count

16

% of total

16.3%

Change from 2016

+4.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

11

% of total

11.2%

Change from 2016

-27.0pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

11

% of total

11.2%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Frankfield. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).

Religion for Frankfield. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Religion for Frankfield. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Isaac (R)%Count%Isaac (R)%Countpp
Not stated3030.6%22.0%617.6%15.6%+24+13.0pp
Western Catholic2424.5%18.8%--25.9%--
No Religion, so described1616.3%35.2%411.8%22.3%+12+4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia1111.2%10.7%1338.2%16.7%-2-27.0pp
Uniting Church1111.2%4.1%--7.4%--
Total98100.0%100.0%34100.0%100.0%+640.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.