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 Owen, accounting for 52.5% (264 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,926 people, while its share rose by 19.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Owen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Owen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Owen, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
264
% of total
52.5%
Change from 2016
+19.1pp
264
52.5%
+19.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
69
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
69
13.7%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
66
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
66
13.1%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
34
6.8%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
28
5.6%
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
17
3.4%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
16
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
16
3.2%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,926
+19.1pp
Uniting Church
-176
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-985
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-604
-2.9pp
Not stated
-573
-3.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-199
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-95
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Owen. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 264 | 52.5% | 46.4% | 2,190 | 33.4% | 32.3% | -1,926 | +19.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 69 | 13.7% | 13.2% | 245 | 3.7% | 19.1% | -176 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 66 | 13.1% | 11.1% | 1,051 | 16.0% | 12.7% | -985 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 6.8% | 7.1% | 638 | 9.7% | 10.2% | -604 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 601 | 9.2% | 8.4% | -573 | -3.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 216 | 3.3% | 4.8% | -199 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 16 | 3.2% | 3.9% | 111 | 1.7% | 5.2% | -95 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,553 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,050 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.