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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Glenelg (NSW), accounting for 41.4% (24 people). This share was higher than Weddin (A) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 10 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glenelg (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glenelg (NSW) 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 Glenelg (NSW), with comparison markers for Weddin (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+8
-13.8pp
Western Catholic
+10
+12.1pp
Data table
Religion for Glenelg (NSW). 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 41.4% | 22.7% | 16 | 55.2% | 26.8% | +8 | -13.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 22.4% | 24.1% | 3 | 10.3% | 24.2% | +10 | +12.1pp |
| Total | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.