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Catholic — School sector

Share of school sector that is catholic.

Australia over time

— in 2021

No comparable data across years.

Not directly comparable across censuses — shown per year only.

Explore on the map

See how catholic varies across Australia.

By statistical area 2 (sa2) By postcode By council (lga) By sub-region (sa3) By region (sa4) By suburb / locality By federal electorate By state electorate

Highest areas

SA2 areas with the highest catholic (2021 Census).

  1. Castle Hill - South 100.0%
  2. Castle Hill - West 100.0%
  3. Stanhope Gardens - Parklea 100.0%
  4. Ashfield - North 100.0%
  5. Ryde - South 100.0%
  6. Norlane 100.0%

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Frequently asked questions

How is Catholic — School sector measured?

Share of school sector that is catholic. 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 Catholic — School sector vary across Australia?

Across the 1,246 SA2 areas with data, Catholic — School sector ranges from 5.9% to 100.0%, with a typical (median) area at 25.0%. Most areas cluster toward the lower end, with a smaller number of much higher areas stretching the range.

Can Catholic — School sector be compared across censuses?

Not directly — definitions or boundaries changed between censuses, so year-to-year changes in Catholic — School sector should be read with caution.

Where can I see Catholic — School sector for my area?

Use the interactive map to compare Catholic — School sector down to statistical area 2 (sa2) and postcode 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). Catholic — School sector [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/indicator/comp:school-sector:catholic