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 Caralue, accounting for 37% (17 people). This share was lower than Kimba (DC) (45.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5 people, while its share fell by 0.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Caralue - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Caralue in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kimba (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Caralue, with comparison markers for Kimba (DC).
No Religion, so described
Uniting Church
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-2
-19.6pp
Not stated
+8
+13.6pp
Data table
Religion for Caralue. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kimba (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kimba (DC)% | Count | % | Kimba (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 37.0% | 45.3% | 12 | 37.5% | 33.1% | +5 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 30.4% | 20.3% | 16 | 50.0% | 27.9% | -2 | -19.6pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 26.1% | 8.8% | 4 | 12.5% | 9.3% | +8 | +13.6pp |
| Total | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 32 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.