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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kimba, with comparison markers for Kimba (DC).
No Religion, so described
Uniting Church
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Pentecostal, nfd
Christianity, nfd
Lutheran
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.