Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Kentucky South, accounting for 42.1% (48 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 18 people and 13.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kentucky South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kentucky South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kentucky South, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+14.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-13.9pp
Western Catholic
-3
-1.8pp
Not stated
+3
+3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Kentucky South. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 48 | 42.1% | 36.2% | 33 | 27.5% | 23.9% | +15 | +14.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 21.9% | 22.7% | 43 | 35.8% | 29.2% | -18 | -13.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 14.9% | 18.5% | 20 | 16.7% | 20.5% | -3 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 13.2% | 7.9% | 12 | 10.0% | 9.2% | +3 | +3.2pp |
| Total | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.