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 Kimba, accounting for 49.3% (299 people). This share was higher than Kimba (DC) (45.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 83 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kimba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kimba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kimba (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kimba, with comparison markers for Kimba (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
299
% of total
49.3%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
299
49.3%
+14.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
132
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
132
21.8%
-8.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
48
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
48
7.9%
+0.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
40
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
40
6.6%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
16
2.6%
-2.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
15
2.5%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
11
1.8%
+1.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
10
1.7%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+83
+14.2pp
Uniting Church
-54
-8.4pp
Not stated
+2
+0.4pp
Western Catholic
-23
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-2.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-7
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+1.1pp
Lutheran
-10
-1.6pp
Data table
Religion for Kimba. 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 | 299 | 49.3% | 45.3% | 216 | 35.1% | 33.1% | +83 | +14.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 132 | 21.8% | 20.3% | 186 | 30.2% | 27.9% | -54 | -8.4pp |
| Not stated | 48 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 46 | 7.5% | 9.3% | +2 | +0.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 40 | 6.6% | 9.3% | 63 | 10.2% | 12.4% | -23 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 2.6% | 3.2% | 32 | 5.2% | 6.1% | -16 | -2.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 15 | 2.5% | 1.6% | 22 | 3.6% | 1.8% | -7 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 1.8% | 5.0% | 4 | 0.7% | 3.3% | +7 | +1.1pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 1.7% | 2.8% | 20 | 3.3% | 3.2% | -10 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 606 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 615 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.