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 Possum Creek, accounting for 63% (170 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people and 9.5 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Possum Creek, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
-7
-2.4pp
Not stated
-14
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-1.4pp
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% | 146 | 53.5% | 46.3% | +24 | +9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 11.5% | 10.4% | 38 | 13.9% | 12.5% | -7 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 11.1% | 11.9% | 44 | 16.1% | 15.6% | -14 | -5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 7.8% | 6.8% | 25 | 9.2% | 9.7% | -4 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 270 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.