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 Chaffey, accounting for 46.7% (86 people). This share was higher than Renmark Paringa (DC) (44.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 13.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chaffey - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chaffey in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Renmark Paringa (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chaffey, with comparison markers for Renmark Paringa (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
86
% of total
46.7%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
86
46.7%
+13.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
24
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
24
13.0%
-2.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
22
12.0%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
14
7.6%
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
12
6.5%
-0.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
10
5.4%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+13.2pp
Greek Orthodox
-5
-2.2pp
Western Catholic
-5
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.3pp
Not stated
-5
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Chaffey. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Renmark Paringa (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | % | Renmark Paringa (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 86 | 46.7% | 44.1% | 64 | 33.5% | 34.7% | +22 | +13.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 24 | 13.0% | 4.8% | 29 | 15.2% | 5.0% | -5 | -2.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 12.0% | 11.8% | 27 | 14.1% | 13.1% | -5 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 24 | 12.6% | 9.1% | -10 | -5.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 6.5% | 5.4% | 13 | 6.8% | 7.9% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 5.4% | 7.8% | 15 | 7.9% | 10.1% | -5 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.