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 South Spreyton, accounting for 53.3% (300 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 251 people and 17 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

South Spreyton - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for South Spreyton, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).

South Spreyton
Kentish (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

300

% of total

53.3%

Change from 2016

+17.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

58

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

-6.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

56

% of total

9.9%

Change from 2016

-7.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

25

% of total

4.4%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

24

% of total

4.3%

Change from 2016

-

Pentecostal, nfd

2021 count

24

% of total

4.3%

Change from 2016

-

Uniting Church

2021 count

18

% of total

3.2%

Change from 2016

-13.8pp

Churches of Christ, nfd

2021 count

11

% of total

2.0%

Change from 2016

-

Jehovah's Witnesses

2021 count

11

% of total

2.0%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

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

Religion for South Spreyton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Religion for South Spreyton. 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 described30053.3%51.9%4936.3%37.7%+251+17.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia5810.3%11.4%2216.3%17.0%+36-6.0pp
Western Catholic569.9%8.1%2317.0%11.5%+33-7.1pp
Not stated254.4%10.0%139.6%10.8%+12-5.2pp
Christianity, nfd244.3%3.7%--3.4%--
Pentecostal, nfd244.3%1.1%--1.6%--
Uniting Church183.2%2.9%2317.0%4.8%-5-13.8pp
Churches of Christ, nfd112.0%0.2%-----
Jehovah's Witnesses112.0%1.4%--1.5%--
Total563100.0%100.0%135100.0%100.0%+4280.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.