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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Augathella, accounting for 33.8% (132 people). This share was higher than Murweh (S) (29%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 50 people and 6.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Augathella - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Augathella in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murweh (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Augathella, with comparison markers for Murweh (S).

Augathella
Murweh (S)

Western Catholic

2021 count

132

% of total

33.8%

Change from 2016

-6.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

113

% of total

29.0%

Change from 2016

-1.1pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

85

% of total

21.8%

Change from 2016

+10.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

37

% of total

9.5%

Change from 2016

+1.2pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

12

% of total

3.1%

Change from 2016

-2.3pp

Data table

Religion for Augathella. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murweh (S).

Religion for Augathella. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murweh (S).
Religion for Augathella. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murweh (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Murweh (S)%Count%Murweh (S)%Countpp
Western Catholic13233.8%29.0%18240.6%33.9%-50-6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia11329.0%19.9%13530.1%26.1%-22-1.1pp
No Religion, so described8521.8%26.6%5011.2%16.0%+35+10.6pp
Not stated379.5%13.2%378.3%9.1%0+1.2pp
Presbyterian123.1%3.3%245.4%4.1%-12-2.3pp
Total390100.0%100.0%448100.0%100.0%-580.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.