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 Canyonleigh, accounting for 38.7% (178 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 68 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Canyonleigh - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Canyonleigh in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Canyonleigh, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
178
% of total
38.7%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
178
38.7%
+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
96
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
96
20.9%
-8.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
75
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
75
16.3%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
41
8.9%
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
15
3.3%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
11
2.4%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+68
+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-8.6pp
Western Catholic
+4
-1.5pp
Not stated
+9
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-1
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Canyonleigh. 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 | 178 | 38.7% | 36.4% | 110 | 27.5% | 26.0% | +68 | +11.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 96 | 20.9% | 20.4% | 118 | 29.5% | 25.6% | -22 | -8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 75 | 16.3% | 20.3% | 71 | 17.8% | 22.2% | +4 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 41 | 8.9% | 6.3% | 32 | 8.0% | 8.7% | +9 | +0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 3.3% | 2.5% | 17 | 4.3% | 2.5% | -2 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 2.4% | 2.3% | 12 | 3.0% | 3.1% | -1 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 460 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 400 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +60 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.