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 Rathscar West, accounting for 47.1% (16 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rathscar West - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rathscar West in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rathscar West, with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16
% of total
47.1%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
16
47.1%
+10.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
35.3%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
12
35.3%
+8.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+10.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
+8.0pp
Data table
Religion for Rathscar West. 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 | 16 | 47.1% | 43.8% | 8 | 36.4% | 31.7% | +8 | +10.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 35.3% | 12.8% | 6 | 27.3% | 16.6% | +6 | +8.0pp |
| Total | 34 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 22 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.