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 Lake Cargelligo, accounting for 22% (314 people). This share was higher than Lachlan (A) (21.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 598 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lake Cargelligo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lake Cargelligo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lachlan (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lake Cargelligo, with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
314
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
314
22.0%
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
293
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
293
20.5%
-7.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
288
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
288
20.2%
+2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
190
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
190
13.3%
+5.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
173
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
173
12.1%
+9.6pp
Brethren
2021 count
77
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-
77
5.4%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
25
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
25
1.8%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
22
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
22
1.5%
-1.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
12
0.8%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-597
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
-598
-7.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-260
+2.9pp
Not stated
-56
+5.5pp
Uniting Church
+94
+9.6pp
Presbyterian
-53
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-82
-1.8pp
Baptist
-15
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Lake Cargelligo. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 314 | 22.0% | 21.6% | 911 | 28.8% | 16.8% | -597 | -6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 293 | 20.5% | 24.7% | 891 | 28.2% | 25.5% | -598 | -7.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 288 | 20.2% | 20.0% | 548 | 17.3% | 23.6% | -260 | +2.9pp |
| Not stated | 190 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 246 | 7.8% | 12.3% | -56 | +5.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 173 | 12.1% | 6.3% | 79 | 2.5% | 6.6% | +94 | +9.6pp |
| Brethren | 77 | 5.4% | 3.0% | - | - | 2.7% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 25 | 1.8% | 5.1% | 78 | 2.5% | 5.7% | -53 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 22 | 1.5% | 2.5% | 104 | 3.3% | 2.8% | -82 | -1.8pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 27 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -15 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,428 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,736 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.