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 Claude Road, accounting for 53.5% (145 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37 people and 9.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Claude Road - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Claude Road in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Claude Road, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).

Claude Road
Kentish (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

145

% of total

53.5%

Change from 2016

+9.1pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

32

% of total

11.8%

Change from 2016

+5.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

22

% of total

8.1%

Change from 2016

+1.9pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

18

% of total

6.6%

Change from 2016

-6.6pp

Jehovah's Witnesses

2021 count

17

% of total

6.3%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

15

% of total

5.5%

Change from 2016

-4.4pp

Data table

Religion for Claude Road. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).

Religion for Claude Road. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Religion for Claude Road. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Kentish (M)%Count%Kentish (M)%Countpp
No Religion, so described14553.5%51.9%10844.4%37.7%+37+9.1pp
Christianity, nfd3211.8%3.7%156.2%3.4%+17+5.6pp
Not stated228.1%10.0%156.2%10.8%+7+1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia186.6%11.4%3213.2%17.0%-14-6.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses176.3%1.4%145.8%1.5%+3+0.5pp
Western Catholic155.5%8.1%249.9%11.5%-9-4.4pp
Total271100.0%100.0%243100.0%100.0%+280.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.