Cultural diversity
Religion
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Lowlands, accounting for 64.5% (91 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lowlands - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lowlands in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lowlands, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+7.4pp
Not stated
-10
-7.2pp
Data table
Religion for Lowlands. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 91 | 64.5% | 50.1% | 80 | 57.1% | 37.8% | +11 | +7.4pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 8.5% | 7.8% | 22 | 15.7% | 9.9% | -10 | -7.2pp |
| Total | 141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 140 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.