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 Ilbilbie, accounting for 34.9% (131 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 81 people and 20.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Ilbilbie - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Ilbilbie
Isaac (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

131

% of total

34.9%

Change from 2016

+20.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

78

% of total

20.8%

Change from 2016

-1.2pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

50

% of total

13.3%

Change from 2016

-4.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

40

% of total

10.7%

Change from 2016

-6.7pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

35

% of total

9.3%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Pentecostal, nfd

2021 count

12

% of total

3.2%

Change from 2016

-

Presbyterian

2021 count

11

% of total

2.9%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

Data table

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

Religion for Ilbilbie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Religion for Ilbilbie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Isaac (R)%Count%Isaac (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described13134.9%35.2%5014.3%22.3%+81+20.6pp
Western Catholic7820.8%18.8%7722.0%25.9%+1-1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia5013.3%10.7%6318.0%16.7%-13-4.7pp
Not stated4010.7%22.0%6117.4%15.6%-21-6.7pp
Uniting Church359.3%4.1%4312.3%7.4%-8-3.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd123.2%0.7%--1.1%--
Presbyterian112.9%1.4%154.3%2.5%-4-1.4pp
Total375100.0%100.0%350100.0%100.0%+250.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.