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 Kilcummin, accounting for 30.9% (68 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,093 people, while its share rose by 4.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kilcummin - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Kilcummin
Isaac (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

68

% of total

30.9%

Change from 2016

+4.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

50

% of total

22.7%

Change from 2016

+3.7pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

36

% of total

16.4%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

31

% of total

14.1%

Change from 2016

+5.6pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

14

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

+3.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

12

% of total

5.5%

Change from 2016

-3.3pp

Data table

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

Religion for Kilcummin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Religion for Kilcummin. 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 described6830.9%35.2%1,16126.3%22.3%-1,093+4.6pp
Western Catholic5022.7%18.8%83919.0%25.9%-789+3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia3616.4%10.7%81318.4%16.7%-777-2.0pp
Not stated3114.1%22.0%3748.5%15.6%-343+5.6pp
Christianity, nfd146.4%2.1%1302.9%2.8%-116+3.5pp
Uniting Church125.5%4.1%3908.8%7.4%-378-3.3pp
Total220100.0%100.0%4,421100.0%100.0%-4,2010.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.