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 Bumbaldry (part), accounting for 39.6% (40 people). This share was higher than Weddin (A) (27.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bumbaldry (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bumbaldry (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weddin (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bumbaldry (part), with comparison markers for Weddin (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
+5
+4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+1.3pp
Not stated
-8
-8.8pp
Data table
Religion for Bumbaldry (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weddin (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Weddin (A)% | Count | % | Weddin (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 40 | 39.6% | 27.3% | 31 | 32.0% | 18.6% | +9 | +7.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 28.7% | 24.1% | 24 | 24.7% | 24.2% | +5 | +4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 17.8% | 22.7% | 16 | 16.5% | 26.8% | +2 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 13.9% | 8.2% | 22 | 22.7% | 10.1% | -8 | -8.8pp |
| Total | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 97 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.