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 Greenethorpe, accounting for 32% (62 people). This share was higher than Weddin (A) (27.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 11 people and 9.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Greenethorpe - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Greenethorpe
Weddin (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

62

% of total

32.0%

Change from 2016

+10.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

51

% of total

26.3%

Change from 2016

+9.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

41

% of total

21.1%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

16

% of total

8.2%

Change from 2016

-15.6pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

11

% of total

5.7%

Change from 2016

-2.6pp

Data table

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

Religion for Greenethorpe. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weddin (A).
Religion for Greenethorpe. 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 described6232.0%27.3%5221.7%18.6%+10+10.3pp
Western Catholic5126.3%24.1%4016.7%24.2%+11+9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia4121.1%22.7%5121.3%26.8%-10-0.2pp
Not stated168.2%8.2%5723.8%10.1%-41-15.6pp
Uniting Church115.7%5.9%208.3%8.1%-9-2.6pp
Total194100.0%100.0%240100.0%100.0%-460.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.