Indicator
Not stated — Religious affiliation
Share of religious affiliation that is not stated.
Australia over time
- 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).
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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