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 Glen Allyn, accounting for 52.3% (56 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 16 people and 6.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Glen Allyn - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Glen Allyn in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Glen Allyn, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).

Glen Allyn
Tablelands (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

56

% of total

52.3%

Change from 2016

+16.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

14

% of total

13.1%

Change from 2016

-6.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

14

% of total

13.1%

Change from 2016

-6.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

0.0pp

Data table

Religion for Glen Allyn. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).

Religion for Glen Allyn. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Glen Allyn. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tablelands (R)%Count%Tablelands (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5652.3%39.6%5635.9%29.5%0+16.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia1413.1%11.7%3019.2%15.5%-16-6.1pp
Western Catholic1413.1%17.8%3019.2%21.9%-16-6.1pp
Not stated1110.3%11.8%1610.3%11.2%-50.0pp
Total107100.0%100.0%156100.0%100.0%-490.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.