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 High Range, accounting for 29.2% (141 people). This share was lower than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 40 people and 3.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
High Range - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for High Range 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 High Range, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+40
+3.4pp
Western Catholic
+6
-4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-7.2pp
Not stated
+58
+10.7pp
Data table
Religion for High Range. 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 | 141 | 29.2% | 36.4% | 101 | 25.8% | 26.0% | +40 | +3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 127 | 26.3% | 20.3% | 121 | 30.9% | 22.2% | +6 | -4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 97 | 20.1% | 20.4% | 107 | 27.3% | 25.6% | -10 | -7.2pp |
| Not stated | 86 | 17.8% | 6.3% | 28 | 7.1% | 8.7% | +58 | +10.7pp |
| Total | 483 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 392 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +91 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.