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 Wilsons Creek, accounting for 75% (54 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 23 people, while its share rose by 17.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Upper Wilsons Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Upper Wilsons 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 Wilsons Creek, with comparison markers for Byron (A).

Upper Wilsons Creek
Byron (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

54

% of total

75.0%

Change from 2016

+17.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

18

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

+15.3pp

Data table

Religion for Upper Wilsons Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).

Religion for Upper Wilsons Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
Religion for Upper Wilsons Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Byron (A)%Count%Byron (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5475.0%57.7%7757.5%46.3%-23+17.5pp
Not stated1825.0%11.9%139.7%15.6%+5+15.3pp
Total72100.0%100.0%134100.0%100.0%-620.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.