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 Glenden, accounting for 37% (178 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 675 people, while its share rose by 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glenden - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glenden in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenden, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
178
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
178
37.0%
+6.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
94
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
94
19.5%
+7.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
88
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
88
18.3%
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
59
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
59
12.3%
-2.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
16
3.3%
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
12
2.5%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
11
2.3%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-675
+6.2pp
Not stated
-240
+7.4pp
Western Catholic
-506
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-357
-2.7pp
Presbyterian
-59
+0.6pp
Uniting Church
-101
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-39
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Glenden. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 178 | 37.0% | 35.2% | 853 | 30.8% | 22.3% | -675 | +6.2pp |
| Not stated | 94 | 19.5% | 22.0% | 334 | 12.1% | 15.6% | -240 | +7.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 88 | 18.3% | 18.8% | 594 | 21.4% | 25.9% | -506 | -3.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 59 | 12.3% | 10.7% | 416 | 15.0% | 16.7% | -357 | -2.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 3.3% | 1.4% | 75 | 2.7% | 2.5% | -59 | +0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 113 | 4.1% | 7.4% | -101 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 50 | 1.8% | 2.8% | -39 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 481 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,770 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,289 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.