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, Christianity, nfd was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Kelly, accounting for 39.3% (24 people). This share was higher than Kimba (DC) (5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7 people and 16.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kelly - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kelly in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kimba (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kelly, with comparison markers for Kimba (DC).
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
24
39.3%
+11.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
20
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
+16.3pp
20
32.8%
+16.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
12
19.7%
-4.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Christianity, nfd
+2
+11.5pp
No Religion, so described
+7
+16.3pp
Uniting Church
-7
-4.4pp
Data table
Religion for Kelly. 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 | |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 39.3% | 5.0% | 22 | 27.8% | 3.3% | +2 | +11.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 20 | 32.8% | 45.3% | 13 | 16.5% | 33.1% | +7 | +16.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 19.7% | 20.3% | 19 | 24.1% | 27.9% | -7 | -4.4pp |
| Total | 61 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.