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 Brittons Swamp, accounting for 60% (24 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 29.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brittons Swamp - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brittons Swamp in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brittons Swamp, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
24
% of total
60.0%
Change from 2016
+29.8pp
24
60.0%
+29.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+29.8pp
Data table
Religion for Brittons Swamp. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 24 | 60.0% | 45.0% | 13 | 30.2% | 32.8% | +11 | +29.8pp |
| Total | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 43 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.