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 McLeods Shoot, accounting for 48.6% (52 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
McLeods Shoot - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for McLeods Shoot in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for McLeods Shoot, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
52
% of total
48.6%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
52
48.6%
+9.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
22
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
22
20.6%
+1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+9.0pp
Not stated
+3
+1.8pp
Data table
Religion for McLeods Shoot. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 52 | 48.6% | 57.7% | 40 | 39.6% | 46.3% | +12 | +9.0pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 20.6% | 11.9% | 19 | 18.8% | 15.6% | +3 | +1.8pp |
| Total | 107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 101 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.