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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Tenandra, accounting for 40% (32 people). This share was higher than Warren (A) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 8 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tenandra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tenandra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Warren (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tenandra, with comparison markers for Warren (A).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
+0.5pp
No Religion, so described
+1
+3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Tenandra. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Warren (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Warren (A)% | Count | % | Warren (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 32 | 40.0% | 30.3% | 31 | 34.4% | 35.3% | +1 | +5.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 23.8% | 26.6% | 21 | 23.3% | 27.6% | -2 | +0.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 18.8% | 18.8% | 14 | 15.6% | 11.7% | +1 | +3.2pp |
| Total | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.