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 Alpine, accounting for 34.5% (49 people). This share was lower than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alpine - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alpine in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alpine, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+11.2pp
Western Catholic
+10
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-7.1pp
Data table
Religion for Alpine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 49 | 34.5% | 36.4% | 31 | 23.3% | 26.0% | +18 | +11.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 40 | 28.2% | 20.3% | 30 | 22.6% | 22.2% | +10 | +5.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 15.5% | 20.4% | 30 | 22.6% | 25.6% | -8 | -7.1pp |
| Total | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.