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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Fifield, accounting for 40% (50 people). This share was higher than Lachlan (A) (24.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 9 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fifield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fifield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lachlan (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fifield, with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+9
+4.7pp
No Religion, so described
+9
+6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-2.4pp
Not stated
-3
-3.3pp
Data table
Religion for Fifield. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 50 | 40.0% | 24.7% | 41 | 35.3% | 25.5% | +9 | +4.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 29 | 23.2% | 21.6% | 20 | 17.2% | 16.8% | +9 | +6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 19.2% | 20.0% | 25 | 21.6% | 23.6% | -1 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 8.8% | 13.1% | 14 | 12.1% | 12.3% | -3 | -3.3pp |
| Total | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 116 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.