Australian Catholic Church Practice Exam

From 1971 to 2021, the percentage of people identifying as No Religion in Australia did what?

Decreased from 38.9% to 6.7%. Fluctuated but showed no net change. Increased from 6.7% to 38.9%. Remained constant at around 20%.

Correct Answer:

Increased from 6.7% to 38.9%.

Explanation:

Religious identification in Australia shows a long-term shift toward no religious affiliation. The data reveal a clear rise from 6.7% in 1971 to 38.9% in 2021. This reflects broader social changes such as increasing secularization, greater acceptance of diverse beliefs, and more people choosing not to identify with any religion. It isn’t a story of landing at a mid-point or staying flat; it’s a pronounced upward trend across five decades. The other options would imply a decrease, little or no net change, or a constant level, which do not match the census-based trend.

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