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, 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 No religion, which increased by 24 people and 6.1 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
Western Catholic
Presbyterian
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
+13
+4.9pp
Presbyterian
-6
-3.8pp
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% | 99 | 50.3% | 39.1% | +24 | +6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 16.1% | 14.9% | 22 | 11.2% | 19.1% | +13 | +4.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 6.4% | 3.7% | 20 | 10.2% | 5.7% | -6 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 218 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.