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 Furner, accounting for 43.5% (70 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 35 people and 15.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Furner - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Furner in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Furner, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
70
% of total
43.5%
Change from 2016
+15.5pp
70
43.5%
+15.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
34
21.1%
+3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
16
9.9%
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
16
9.9%
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
10
6.2%
-11.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+35
+15.5pp
Not stated
+12
+3.5pp
Western Catholic
-2
-4.5pp
Uniting Church
+5
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-11.4pp
Data table
Religion for Furner. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 70 | 43.5% | 52.0% | 35 | 28.0% | 39.1% | +35 | +15.5pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 21.1% | 8.8% | 22 | 17.6% | 9.0% | +12 | +3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 9.9% | 14.9% | 18 | 14.4% | 19.1% | -2 | -4.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 9.9% | 4.9% | 11 | 8.8% | 7.7% | +5 | +1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 6.2% | 7.6% | 22 | 17.6% | 10.6% | -12 | -11.4pp |
| Total | 161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +36 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.