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What is the trend observed in the proportion of Australians affiliated with Christianity over the past 50 years?
What is the trend observed in the proportion of Australians affiliated with Christianity over the past 50 years?
- Steady increase
- Fluctuating trend
- Steady decline (correct)
- No change
What is included in the 'no religion' category besides atheism?
What is included in the 'no religion' category besides atheism?
- Only Buddhism and Hinduism
- Other spiritual beliefs, theism, and new age (correct)
- Only Islam and Judaism
- Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander beliefs
Between 2016 and 2021, what is the change in the proportion of Australians with no religious affiliation?
Between 2016 and 2021, what is the change in the proportion of Australians with no religious affiliation?
- Increased by 2.1%
- Increased by 12.6% (correct)
- Decreased by 1.9%
- Increased by 8.8%
Which age group has the highest proportion of Australians with no religious affiliation?
Which age group has the highest proportion of Australians with no religious affiliation?
Since 2016, which age group has seen the most growth in the 'no religion' category?
Since 2016, which age group has seen the most growth in the 'no religion' category?
Which state has the lowest proportion of Australians with no religious affiliation?
Which state has the lowest proportion of Australians with no religious affiliation?
What percentage of the overall decrease in Christianity affiliation is attributed to the decline in Anglican and Catholic denominations?
What percentage of the overall decrease in Christianity affiliation is attributed to the decline in Anglican and Catholic denominations?
What was the approximate percentage of the Catholic denomination in Australia in 2016?
What was the approximate percentage of the Catholic denomination in Australia in 2016?
According to Mark McCrindle, what is the implication of the lower number of Christianity affiliation?
According to Mark McCrindle, what is the implication of the lower number of Christianity affiliation?
In which century was Christianity introduced to Australia by the British?
In which century was Christianity introduced to Australia by the British?
What is the trend observed in people affiliating with Christianity, rather than specific denominations, in regions with high numbers of Catholic migrants?
What is the trend observed in people affiliating with Christianity, rather than specific denominations, in regions with high numbers of Catholic migrants?
What percentage of the population identified as Christianity nfd (not further defined) in 2021?
What percentage of the population identified as Christianity nfd (not further defined) in 2021?
What is the trend in Christianity in Australia according to the 2021 census?
What is the trend in Christianity in Australia according to the 2021 census?
How has the question on religion been treated in the Australian census since 1911?
How has the question on religion been treated in the Australian census since 1911?
What is the trend in the response 'no religion' in the Australian census since 1966?
What is the trend in the response 'no religion' in the Australian census since 1966?
What is the age group most likely to be affiliated with Christianity?
What is the age group most likely to be affiliated with Christianity?
What did the 2016 census do with the 'no religion' box?
What did the 2016 census do with the 'no religion' box?
What percentage of Australians reported having no religion in the 2021 census?
What percentage of Australians reported having no religion in the 2021 census?
Study Notes
Overall Trends in Religious Affiliation in Australia
- Significant decline in Christians reported from 2016 to 2021, dropping from 13.3% to 9.8%.
- "No religion" category increased from 30.1% in 2016 to 38.9% in 2021, equating to over 2.8 million individuals.
- Tasmania shows the highest proportion of "no religion" at 50%, while New South Wales has the lowest at 33.2%.
- Among Millennials (ages 24-34), nearly half identify as having "no religion" (48.4%).
- Growth in the "no religion" category since 2016 particularly notable among individuals aged 65 and older.
Changes within Christianity
- Anglican Church experienced the largest decline of all denominations.
- Catholic affiliation decreased from 22.6% in 2016 to 20% in 2021.
- Not Further Defined (nfd) Christianity category rose from 1% in 1996 to 2.7% in 2021, indicating a trend toward broader affiliation without specific denominations.
- Mark McCrindle notes the decrease in Christianity reflects a more genuine personal faith rather than cultural heritage.
Influence of Migration on Religious Diversity
- Australian religious landscape shaped by waves of migration since the late 18th Century, starting with British introduction of Christianity.
- The 2021 census showcases the highest accuracy with more than a million decrease in Christianity but still lists it as the most common religion.
Key Insights from the 2021 Census
- Almost 10 million Australians reported no religious affiliation.
- Older generations (69.4% of those 75+) are more likely to affiliate with Christianity compared to younger generations.
- Transition of the "no religion" option to the top of the census answer list in 2016, prompting a notable jump in responses.
- A question about religion has been optional since the 1911 census but is typically answered by nearly all respondents.
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Explore the changes in religious demographics in Australia based on census data. Discover the decline of Christianity and the rise of other religions. Quiz yourself on the key takeaways from the 2021 census!
