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 Rendelsham, accounting for 56.4% (123 people). This share was higher than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 633 people and 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rendelsham - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rendelsham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rendelsham, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
123
% of total
56.4%
Change from 2016
+28.0pp
123
56.4%
+28.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
35
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-14.7pp
35
16.1%
-14.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+5.4pp
14
6.4%
+5.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-493
+28.0pp
Western Catholic
-633
-14.7pp
Presbyterian
-8
+5.4pp
Data table
Religion for Rendelsham. 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 | 123 | 56.4% | 52.0% | 616 | 28.4% | 39.1% | -493 | +28.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 16.1% | 14.9% | 668 | 30.8% | 19.1% | -633 | -14.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 6.4% | 3.7% | 22 | 1.0% | 5.7% | -8 | +5.4pp |
| Total | 218 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,953 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.