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 Tilpa (part), accounting for 27.1% (13 people). This share was lower than Central Darling (A) (35.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 5 people and 14.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tilpa (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Tilpa (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Central Darling (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tilpa (part), with comparison markers for Central Darling (A).

Tilpa (part)
Central Darling (A)

Not stated

2021 count

17

% of total

35.4%

Change from 2016

+14.5pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

13

% of total

27.1%

Change from 2016

+3.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

12

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

-14.5pp

Data table

Religion for Tilpa (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).

Religion for Tilpa (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).
Religion for Tilpa (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Central Darling (A)%Count%Central Darling (A)%Countpp
Not stated1735.4%22.0%920.9%23.0%+8+14.5pp
No Religion, so described1327.1%35.9%1023.3%22.4%+3+3.8pp
Western Catholic1225.0%22.4%1739.5%29.2%-5-14.5pp
Total48100.0%100.0%43100.0%100.0%+50.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.