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.
Chart view
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
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.