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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in The Marra (part), accounting for 46.2% (36 people). This share was higher than Warren (A) (26.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 13 people and 2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Marra (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Marra (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Warren (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Marra (part), with comparison markers for Warren (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+13
+2.0pp
Western Catholic
+10
+4.5pp
Data table
Religion for The Marra (part). 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 46.2% | 26.6% | 23 | 44.2% | 27.6% | +13 | +2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 29.5% | 30.3% | 13 | 25.0% | 35.3% | +10 | +4.5pp |
| Total | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.