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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Corfield, accounting for 28.8% (47 people). This share was higher than Winton (S) (16.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 10 people and 5.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Corfield - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Corfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Winton (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Corfield, with comparison markers for Winton (S).

Corfield
Winton (S)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

47

% of total

28.8%

Change from 2016

+0.9pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

34

% of total

20.9%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

33

% of total

20.2%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

19

% of total

11.7%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

11

% of total

6.7%

Change from 2016

+3.4pp

Data table

Religion for Corfield. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Winton (S).

Religion for Corfield. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Winton (S).
Religion for Corfield. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Winton (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Winton (S)%Count%Winton (S)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia4728.8%16.8%5127.9%23.6%-4+0.9pp
No Religion, so described3420.9%28.2%3820.8%19.0%-4+0.1pp
Western Catholic3320.2%25.2%3519.1%30.7%-2+1.1pp
Not stated1911.7%17.0%2413.1%10.8%-5-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd116.7%2.6%63.3%1.4%+5+3.4pp
Total163100.0%100.0%183100.0%100.0%-200.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.