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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Warren, accounting for 29.9% (379 people). This share was lower than Warren (A) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 99 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Warren - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Warren in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Warren (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warren, with comparison markers for Warren (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
379
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
379
29.9%
-4.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
358
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
358
28.3%
-1.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
243
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
243
19.2%
+8.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
121
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
121
9.6%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
97
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
97
7.7%
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
28
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
28
2.2%
-0.5pp
Islam
2021 count
14
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
14
1.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-99
-4.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-59
-1.9pp
No Religion, so described
+96
+8.6pp
Not stated
-18
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
-42
-2.4pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Warren. 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 | 379 | 29.9% | 30.3% | 478 | 34.6% | 35.3% | -99 | -4.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 358 | 28.3% | 26.6% | 417 | 30.2% | 27.6% | -59 | -1.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 243 | 19.2% | 18.8% | 147 | 10.6% | 11.7% | +96 | +8.6pp |
| Not stated | 121 | 9.6% | 12.0% | 139 | 10.1% | 11.5% | -18 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 97 | 7.7% | 6.6% | 139 | 10.1% | 8.2% | -42 | -2.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 28 | 2.2% | 2.4% | 37 | 2.7% | 3.0% | -9 | -0.5pp |
| Islam | 14 | 1.1% | 0.8% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 1,266 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,381 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -115 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.