Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Lower Barrington, accounting for 51.6% (141 people). This share was lower than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 46 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lower Barrington - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lower Barrington in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lower Barrington, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+46
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
-21
-10.5pp
Not stated
+20
+7.0pp
Data table
Religion for Lower Barrington. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 141 | 51.6% | 51.9% | 95 | 39.7% | 37.7% | +46 | +11.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 12.5% | 11.4% | 32 | 13.4% | 17.0% | +2 | -0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 12.5% | 8.1% | 55 | 23.0% | 11.5% | -21 | -10.5pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 10.3% | 10.0% | 8 | 3.3% | 10.8% | +20 | +7.0pp |
| Total | 273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.