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 Castle Cove, accounting for 37.7% (996 people). This share was lower than Willoughby (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 205 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Castle Cove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Castle Cove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Willoughby (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Castle Cove, with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
996
% of total
37.7%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
996
37.7%
+6.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
617
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
617
23.4%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
379
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
379
14.4%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
115
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
115
4.4%
-3.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
72
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
72
2.7%
+0.8pp
Armenian Apostolic
2021 count
61
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
61
2.3%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
58
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
58
2.2%
+0.2pp
Judaism
2021 count
58
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
58
2.2%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
50
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
50
1.9%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
46
1.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+205
+6.6pp
Western Catholic
-29
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-46
-2.3pp
Not stated
-97
-3.9pp
Buddhism
+23
+0.8pp
Armenian Apostolic
+12
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
+6
+0.2pp
Judaism
-11
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-22
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Castle Cove. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Willoughby (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 996 | 37.7% | 43.0% | 791 | 31.1% | 36.5% | +205 | +6.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 617 | 23.4% | 20.2% | 646 | 25.4% | 21.5% | -29 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 379 | 14.4% | 9.5% | 425 | 16.7% | 11.5% | -46 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 115 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 212 | 8.3% | 8.4% | -97 | -3.9pp |
| Buddhism | 72 | 2.7% | 4.5% | 49 | 1.9% | 4.3% | +23 | +0.8pp |
| Armenian Apostolic | 61 | 2.3% | 0.8% | 49 | 1.9% | 0.9% | +12 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 58 | 2.2% | 1.9% | 52 | 2.0% | 2.5% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Judaism | 58 | 2.2% | 1.0% | 69 | 2.7% | 1.0% | -11 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 50 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 72 | 2.8% | 2.1% | -22 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 1.7% | 2.0% | 50 | 2.0% | 1.8% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 2,641 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,547 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +94 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.