Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Hellyer, accounting for 49.7% (94 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 32 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hellyer - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hellyer in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hellyer, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+32
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
-2
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-2.4pp
Not stated
+4
+1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Hellyer. 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 | 94 | 49.7% | 45.0% | 62 | 36.0% | 32.8% | +32 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 29 | 16.9% | 15.6% | -2 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 12.7% | 13.5% | 26 | 15.1% | 18.5% | -2 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 10.6% | 10.5% | 16 | 9.3% | 10.3% | +4 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 189 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 172 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.