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 Carngham, accounting for 52.7% (87 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 42 people and 19.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carngham - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carngham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carngham, with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+42
+19.6pp
Western Catholic
-4
-8.6pp
Uniting Church
+2
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Carngham. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 87 | 52.7% | 43.8% | 45 | 33.1% | 31.7% | +42 | +19.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 44 | 26.7% | 14.7% | 48 | 35.3% | 17.3% | -4 | -8.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 9.1% | 6.9% | 13 | 9.6% | 7.9% | +2 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.