18 Questions
What is the trend observed in the proportion of Australians affiliated with Christianity over the past 50 years?
Steady decline
What is included in the 'no religion' category besides atheism?
Other spiritual beliefs, theism, and new age
Between 2016 and 2021, what is the change in the proportion of Australians with no religious affiliation?
Increased by 12.6%
Which age group has the highest proportion of Australians with no religious affiliation?
Those aged 24-34
Since 2016, which age group has seen the most growth in the 'no religion' category?
Those over 65
Which state has the lowest proportion of Australians with no religious affiliation?
New South Wales
What percentage of the overall decrease in Christianity affiliation is attributed to the decline in Anglican and Catholic denominations?
78%
What was the approximate percentage of the Catholic denomination in Australia in 2016?
22.6%
According to Mark McCrindle, what is the implication of the lower number of Christianity affiliation?
It represents a more accurate representation of people's personal faith
In which century was Christianity introduced to Australia by the British?
18th Century
What is the trend observed in people affiliating with Christianity, rather than specific denominations, in regions with high numbers of Catholic migrants?
A growing trend
What percentage of the population identified as Christianity nfd (not further defined) in 2021?
2.7%
What is the trend in Christianity in Australia according to the 2021 census?
It decreased by more than 1 million people
How has the question on religion been treated in the Australian census since 1911?
It has been optional, but is answered by nearly all respondents
What is the trend in the response 'no religion' in the Australian census since 1966?
It has increased significantly since 1966
What is the age group most likely to be affiliated with Christianity?
Older generations, such as those 75+
What did the 2016 census do with the 'no religion' box?
It moved the 'no religion' box to the top of the list
What percentage of Australians reported having no religion in the 2021 census?
Almost 10 million Australians
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