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 Kauring, accounting for 51.5% (35 people). This share was higher than York (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 10 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kauring - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kauring 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 Kauring, with comparison markers for York (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+20.0pp
Not stated
-1
+3.7pp
Data table
Religion for Kauring. 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 | 35 | 51.5% | 43.8% | 28 | 31.5% | 32.9% | +7 | +20.0pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 20.6% | 10.5% | 15 | 16.9% | 12.9% | -1 | +3.7pp |
| Total | 68 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.