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 Iron Range (part), accounting for 59.1% (13 people). This share was higher than Cook (S) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people, while its share fell by 40.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Iron Range (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Iron Range (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cook (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Iron Range (part), with comparison markers for Cook (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
13
% of total
59.1%
Change from 2016
-40.9pp
13
59.1%
-40.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
-40.9pp
Data table
Religion for Iron Range (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cook (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cook (S)% | Count | % | Cook (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 59.1% | 38.9% | 4 | 100.0% | 30.1% | +9 | -40.9pp |
| Total | 22 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.