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 Albert, accounting for 22.2% (18 people). This share was higher than Lachlan (A) (21.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 10 people and 16.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Albert - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Albert in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lachlan (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Albert, with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).

Albert
Lachlan (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

18

% of total

22.2%

Change from 2016

+6.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

18

% of total

22.2%

Change from 2016

+8.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

17

% of total

21.0%

Change from 2016

-16.5pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

12

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

-0.5pp

Data table

Religion for Albert. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).

Religion for Albert. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
Religion for Albert. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Lachlan (A)%Count%Lachlan (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1822.2%21.6%1115.3%16.8%+7+6.9pp
Not stated1822.2%13.1%1013.9%12.3%+8+8.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia1721.0%20.0%2737.5%23.6%-10-16.5pp
Presbyterian1214.8%5.1%1115.3%5.7%+1-0.5pp
Total81100.0%100.0%72100.0%100.0%+90.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.