Cultural diversity
Religion
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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Pamayu, accounting for 44.7% (17 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (9.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 4 people and 20.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pamayu - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pamayu in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pamayu, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
44.7%
Change from 2016
-
17
44.7%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12
% of total
31.6%
Change from 2016
-20.4pp
12
31.6%
-20.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1
-20.4pp
Data table
Religion for Pamayu. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 44.7% | 9.5% | - | - | 9.6% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 31.6% | 30.1% | 13 | 52.0% | 25.3% | -1 | -20.4pp |
| Total | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.