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 Railton (part), accounting for 52.4% (569 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 859 people, while its share rose by 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Railton (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Railton (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Railton (part), with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
569
% of total
52.4%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
569
52.4%
+12.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
171
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
171
15.8%
-7.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
112
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
112
10.3%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
109
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
109
10.0%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
29
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
29
2.7%
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
21
1.9%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
14
1.3%
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
13
1.2%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-859
+12.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-684
-7.9pp
Western Catholic
-302
-1.2pp
Not stated
-309
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-58
+0.3pp
Uniting Church
-53
-0.2pp
Baptist
-31
+0.1pp
Presbyterian
-67
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Railton (part). 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 | 569 | 52.4% | 51.9% | 1,428 | 39.6% | 37.7% | -859 | +12.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 171 | 15.8% | 11.4% | 855 | 23.7% | 17.0% | -684 | -7.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 112 | 10.3% | 8.1% | 414 | 11.5% | 11.5% | -302 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 109 | 10.0% | 10.0% | 418 | 11.6% | 10.8% | -309 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 29 | 2.7% | 3.7% | 87 | 2.4% | 3.4% | -58 | +0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 74 | 2.1% | 4.8% | -53 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 1.3% | 2.9% | 45 | 1.2% | 4.5% | -31 | +0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 80 | 2.2% | 1.6% | -67 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 1,085 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,607 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,522 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.