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 West Kentish, accounting for 47% (70 people). This share was lower than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
West Kentish - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for West Kentish in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for West Kentish, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
70
% of total
47.0%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
70
47.0%
+8.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
19
12.8%
+2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
13
8.7%
-8.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
11
7.4%
+2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-
10
6.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+8.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+2.1pp
Not stated
-13
-8.7pp
Baptist
+4
+2.7pp
Data table
Religion for West Kentish. 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 | 70 | 47.0% | 51.9% | 57 | 38.3% | 37.7% | +13 | +8.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 12.8% | 11.4% | 16 | 10.7% | 17.0% | +3 | +2.1pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 8.7% | 10.0% | 26 | 17.4% | 10.8% | -13 | -8.7pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 7.4% | 2.9% | 7 | 4.7% | 4.5% | +4 | +2.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 6.7% | 3.7% | - | - | 3.4% | - | - |
| Total | 149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.