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 Kalunga, accounting for 55.2% (58 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 36 people and 31 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kalunga - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Kalunga
Tablelands (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

58

% of total

55.2%

Change from 2016

+31.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

21

% of total

20.0%

Change from 2016

-3.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

12

% of total

11.4%

Change from 2016

-4.0pp

Data table

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

Religion for Kalunga. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Kalunga. 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 described5855.2%39.6%2224.2%29.5%+36+31.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia2120.0%11.7%2123.1%15.5%0-3.1pp
Not stated1211.4%11.8%1415.4%11.2%-2-4.0pp
Total105100.0%100.0%91100.0%100.0%+140.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.