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 Caragabal, accounting for 34.1% (59 people). This share was higher than Weddin (A) (27.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 9.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Caragabal - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Caragabal in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weddin (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Caragabal, with comparison markers for Weddin (A).

Caragabal
Weddin (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

59

% of total

34.1%

Change from 2016

+9.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

38

% of total

22.0%

Change from 2016

-2.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

26

% of total

15.0%

Change from 2016

-1.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

26

% of total

15.0%

Change from 2016

-2.6pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

11

% of total

6.4%

Change from 2016

-2.6pp

Data table

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

Religion for Caragabal. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weddin (A).
Religion for Caragabal. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weddin (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Weddin (A)%Count%Weddin (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5934.1%27.3%4624.5%18.6%+13+9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia3822.0%22.7%4624.5%26.8%-8-2.5pp
Western Catholic2615.0%24.1%3116.5%24.2%-5-1.5pp
Not stated2615.0%8.2%3317.6%10.1%-7-2.6pp
Uniting Church116.4%5.9%179.0%8.1%-6-2.6pp
Total173100.0%100.0%188100.0%100.0%-150.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.