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Christian identification drops to 43.9 percent in Australia's latest census data
Australia's 2021 census showed Christian identification fell to 43.9 percent from 52.1 percent in 2016, with the next census scheduled for August 11. The "no religion" response will move to the top of the survey form, though the question itself remains unchanged to allow historical comparisons.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 18:10 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 18:20 UTC
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