Losing our religion? Australia would no longer be majority religious if format of census question changed, survey finds
That translates to about 2 million adults.The poll was commissioned by the Census – Not Religious?
- ▪That translates to about 2 million adults.The poll was commissioned by the Census – Not Religious?
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Ahead of the 2026 Australian census, a new survey has found more than half of people (54%) selected ‘no’ when asked ‘do you have a religion?’ Photograph: AA World Travel Library/AlamyView image in fullscreenAhead of the 2026 Australian census, a new survey has found more than half of people (54%) selected ‘no’ when asked ‘do you have a religion?’ Photograph: AA World Travel Library/AlamyReligionLosing our religion? Australia would no longer be majority religious if format of census question changed, survey findsAhead of the census in August, campaign group suggests current poll design overstates the nation’s religiousness Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Tory ShepherdSat 11 Jul 2026 01.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAustralia would no longer be a…
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