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).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
54
% of total
75.0%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
54
75.0%
+17.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+15.3pp
18
25.0%
+15.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-23
+17.5pp
Not stated
+5
+15.3pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Wilsons 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 | 54 | 75.0% | 57.7% | 77 | 57.5% | 46.3% | -23 | +17.5pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 25.0% | 11.9% | 13 | 9.7% | 15.6% | +5 | +15.3pp |
| Total | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -62 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.