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 Possum Creek, accounting for 63% (170 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 471 people and 19 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Possum Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Possum Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Possum Creek, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
170
% of total
63.0%
Change from 2016
+40.2pp
170
63.0%
+40.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
31
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-19.0pp
31
11.5%
-19.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
30
11.1%
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-7.7pp
21
7.8%
-7.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-205
+40.2pp
Western Catholic
-471
-19.0pp
Not stated
-124
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-233
-7.7pp
Data table
Religion for Possum Creek. 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 | 170 | 63.0% | 57.7% | 375 | 22.8% | 46.3% | -205 | +40.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 11.5% | 10.4% | 502 | 30.5% | 12.5% | -471 | -19.0pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 11.1% | 11.9% | 154 | 9.4% | 15.6% | -124 | +1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 254 | 15.5% | 9.7% | -233 | -7.7pp |
| Total | 270 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,644 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,374 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.