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 Braemar, accounting for 34% (328 people). This share was lower than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 195 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Braemar - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Braemar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Braemar, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
328
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
328
34.0%
+4.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
209
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
209
21.7%
-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
114
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
114
11.8%
-5.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
79
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
79
8.2%
+7.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
43
4.5%
-0.7pp
Sikhism
2021 count
29
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
29
3.0%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
28
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
28
2.9%
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
24
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
24
2.5%
+1.6pp
Islam
2021 count
24
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
24
2.5%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
21
2.2%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+195
+4.0pp
Western Catholic
+85
-6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+39
-5.1pp
Hinduism
+76
+7.5pp
Not stated
+20
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
+8
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
+20
+1.6pp
Islam
+16
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
-2.1pp
Baptist
+6
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Braemar. 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 | 328 | 34.0% | 36.4% | 133 | 30.0% | 26.0% | +195 | +4.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 209 | 21.7% | 20.3% | 124 | 28.0% | 22.2% | +85 | -6.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 114 | 11.8% | 20.4% | 75 | 16.9% | 25.6% | +39 | -5.1pp |
| Hinduism | 79 | 8.2% | 1.3% | 3 | 0.7% | 0.7% | +76 | +7.5pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 4.5% | 6.3% | 23 | 5.2% | 8.7% | +20 | -0.7pp |
| Sikhism | 29 | 3.0% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 28 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 20 | 4.5% | 3.9% | +8 | -1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 24 | 2.5% | 2.3% | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% | +20 | +1.6pp |
| Islam | 24 | 2.5% | 0.4% | 8 | 1.8% | 0.2% | +16 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 19 | 4.3% | 2.5% | +2 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 964 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 443 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +521 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.