Confusion over the Religious Question on the Australian Census

August 3
8 mins

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Episode Description

Answering "Anglican", "Catholic", or "Baptist" on the Census isn't a test of church attendance


Before filling out your form, hear researcher Mark McCrindle, and Bishop Michael Stead discuss

  1. What the Bureau of Statistics is actually measuring.
  2. Why writing your specific denomination helps community planning more than generic labels.
  3. How census data impacts real-world support—like hospital, prison, and military chaplaincy.Don't let a secular misinformation campaign fill in your form for you. Get the facts and answer honestly!


The Bureau of Statistics definition of religious affiliation is simple: it’s the faith group you associate with, even if that differs from your active practice or participation.

To watch or listen to Bible Teaching from Dominic Steele at Village Church Annandale Sydney goto this link.

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