The Australian Communities Report, commissioned by Olive Tree Media, is an analysis of religion & spirituality in 21st Century Australia

and research into the main belief blockers of Christianity.

This research was conducted by McCrindle Research in October 2011 based on a national representative survey of 1,094 Australians and 3 focus groups of Gen Y, Gen X and Baby Boomers.

7 billion

23 million

3.5 billion

11.5 million

1966

2012

11.5 million 2.6 m at church

23 million 1.6 m at church

70+ 9% adults 21% church

60-69: 12% adults 17% church 50-59: 16% adults 19% church

40-49: 17% adults 18% church 30-39: 17% adults 12% church

20-29: 20% adults 8% church

15-19: 9% adults 6% church

2012

2014

Fastest Growing

Disposable household income Highest 20%: $88,608 (40%)

5x
Lowest 20%: $16,328 (7%)

Household net worth Highest 20%: $2,223,013 (62%)

70x
Lowest 20%: $31,829 (1%)

Source: ABS Census 2006 Data

What is your religion?

Spirituality = = Religion = = =

Self awareness A deeper connection Attendance Tasks Obligations

How active are you in practicing your religion?

What best describes your current religious status?

What best describes your current beliefs & attitudes towards Christianity?

Mass media & social media a growing influence.

Who or what has most influenced your perceptions & opinions of Christians & Christianity?

How open are you to changing your religious worldview?

To what extent do the following block or engage you...?

Not open to change

To what extent do the following block or engage you...?

Open to change

To what extent do the following attract or repel you...?

Not open to change

To what extent do the following attract or repel you...?

Open to change

1. Church abuse 2. Hypocrisy 3. Judging others 4. Religious wars 5. Suffering

6. Issues around money 7. Outdated 8. Hell & condemnation 9. Homosexuality 10. Exclusivity

Was Jesus a real person from history?

To what extent do you believe the following?

Which of the following statements can be accurately attributed to Jesus?

Do you ever talk about spirituality or religion when you gather with friends?

Open to change

To explore religion & spirituality, how interested would you be in the following formats?

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