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 East Pingelly, accounting for 51.9% (110 people). This share was higher than Pingelly (S) (45.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 60 people and 29.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

East Pingelly - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for East Pingelly, with comparison markers for Pingelly (S).

East Pingelly
Pingelly (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

110

% of total

51.9%

Change from 2016

+29.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

40

% of total

18.9%

Change from 2016

-5.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

19

% of total

9.0%

Change from 2016

-10.3pp

Baptist

2021 count

17

% of total

8.0%

Change from 2016

+3.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

14

% of total

6.6%

Change from 2016

-2.8pp

Data table

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

Religion for East Pingelly. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pingelly (S).
Religion for East Pingelly. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pingelly (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Pingelly (S)%Count%Pingelly (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described11051.9%45.7%5022.4%28.3%+60+29.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia4018.9%16.0%5524.7%23.6%-15-5.8pp
Western Catholic199.0%10.4%4319.3%14.7%-24-10.3pp
Baptist178.0%5.5%104.5%5.7%+7+3.5pp
Uniting Church146.6%3.2%219.4%6.2%-7-2.8pp
Total212100.0%100.0%223100.0%100.0%-110.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.