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 Caljie, accounting for 36.2% (17 people). This share was lower than York (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 3 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Caljie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Caljie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against York (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Caljie, with comparison markers for York (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3
-10.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
0
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Caljie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | York (S)% | Count | % | York (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 36.2% | 43.8% | 20 | 46.5% | 32.9% | -3 | -10.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 23.4% | 19.2% | 13 | 30.2% | 22.7% | -2 | -6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 21.3% | 11.6% | 10 | 23.3% | 14.5% | 0 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 43 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.