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 Staverton, accounting for 55.7% (49 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 11 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Staverton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Staverton 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 Staverton, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+8.8pp
Not stated
-2
-0.5pp
Western Catholic
0
+1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Staverton. 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 | 49 | 55.7% | 51.9% | 46 | 46.9% | 37.7% | +3 | +8.8pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 14.8% | 10.0% | 15 | 15.3% | 10.8% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 11.4% | 8.1% | 10 | 10.2% | 11.5% | 0 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 98 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.