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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Burketown, accounting for 49.5% (101 people). This share was higher than Burke (S) (38.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 21.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burketown - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burketown in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burke (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burketown, with comparison markers for Burke (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
101
% of total
49.5%
Change from 2016
+21.6pp
101
49.5%
+21.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
23
11.3%
-8.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
21
10.3%
-9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
19
9.3%
-6.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
10
4.9%
+2.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+21.6pp
Western Catholic
-26
-8.8pp
Not stated
-27
-9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-19
-6.3pp
Baptist
+5
+2.9pp
Data table
Religion for Burketown. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burke (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Burke (S)% | Count | % | Burke (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 101 | 49.5% | 38.4% | 68 | 27.9% | 28.5% | +33 | +21.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 11.3% | 13.7% | 49 | 20.1% | 18.2% | -26 | -8.8pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 10.3% | 22.5% | 48 | 19.7% | 21.5% | -27 | -9.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 9.3% | 7.2% | 38 | 15.6% | 15.2% | -19 | -6.3pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 4.9% | 7.9% | 5 | 2.0% | 3.6% | +5 | +2.9pp |
| Total | 204 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.