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 Edith Creek, accounting for 47.7% (52 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people, while its share fell by 17.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Edith Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Edith Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edith Creek, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
52
% of total
47.7%
Change from 2016
-17.8pp
52
47.7%
-17.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
14
12.8%
+2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
14
12.8%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-
10
9.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
-17.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
+2.5pp
Not stated
+10
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Edith Creek. 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 | 52 | 47.7% | 45.0% | 19 | 65.5% | 32.8% | +33 | -17.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 12.8% | 13.5% | 3 | 10.3% | 18.5% | +11 | +2.5pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 12.8% | 10.5% | 4 | 13.8% | 10.3% | +10 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 9.2% | 5.2% | - | - | 8.4% | - | - |
| Total | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +80 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.