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 increased by 376 people and 25.1 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).

Warren
Warren (A)

Western Catholic

2021 count

379

% of total

29.9%

Change from 2016

+25.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

358

% of total

28.3%

Change from 2016

+12.2pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

243

% of total

19.2%

Change from 2016

-32.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

121

% of total

9.6%

Change from 2016

-17.8pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

97

% of total

7.7%

Change from 2016

-

Uniting Church

2021 count

28

% of total

2.2%

Change from 2016

-

Islam

2021 count

14

% of total

1.1%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Warren. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Warren (A).

Religion for Warren. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Warren (A).
Religion for Warren. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Warren (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Warren (A)%Count%Warren (A)%Countpp
Western Catholic37929.9%30.3%34.8%35.3%+376+25.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia35828.3%26.6%1016.1%27.6%+348+12.2pp
No Religion, so described24319.2%18.8%3251.6%11.7%+211-32.4pp
Not stated1219.6%12.0%1727.4%11.5%+104-17.8pp
Presbyterian977.7%6.6%--8.2%--
Uniting Church282.2%2.4%--3.0%--
Islam141.1%0.8%-----
Total1,266100.0%100.0%62100.0%100.0%+1,2040.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.