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 Upper Coopers Creek, accounting for 62.9% (44 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people and 8.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Coopers Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Coopers Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Coopers Creek, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+8.9pp
Not stated
-3
-8.4pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Coopers 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 | 44 | 62.9% | 57.7% | 34 | 54.0% | 46.3% | +10 | +8.9pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 32.9% | 11.9% | 26 | 41.3% | 15.6% | -3 | -8.4pp |
| Total | 70 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.