Indicator

Not stated — Religious affiliation

Share of religious affiliation that is not stated.

Australia over time

7.3% in 2021
  • 2021: 7.3%

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how not stated varies across Australia.

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest not stated (2021 Census).

  1. Perth Airport 100.0%
  2. Hume 95.2%
  3. Brisbane Airport 88.8%
  4. Wacol 59.2%
  5. Chidlow 45.3%
  6. Melbourne Airport 40.5%

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Frequently asked questions

What is Not stated — Religious affiliation in Australia?

At the 2021 Census, Not stated — Religious affiliation across Australia was 7.3%. It is expressed as a percentage of the relevant group.

How is Not stated — Religious affiliation measured?

Share of religious affiliation that is not stated. It is calculated as a percentage of the relevant population or dwellings, so it can be compared fairly between large and small areas.

How does Not stated — Religious affiliation vary across Australia?

Across the 2,385 SA2 areas with data, Not stated — Religious affiliation ranges from 0.0% to 100.0%, with a typical (median) area at 7.0%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Not stated — Religious affiliation be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Not stated — Religious affiliation should be read with caution.

Where can I see Not stated — Religious affiliation for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Not stated — Religious affiliation down to block (sa1) and statistical area 2 (sa2) level, or search any suburb, postcode or council area to see its value in context against state and national figures.

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Not stated — Religious affiliation [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:religion-breakdown:not-stated