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 Lakeland, accounting for 28.4% (95 people). This share was lower than Cook (S) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 272 people and 19.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lakeland - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lakeland in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cook (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lakeland, with comparison markers for Cook (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
95
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
95
28.4%
+5.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
85
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
85
25.4%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
73
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
73
21.8%
+12.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+2.4pp
17
5.1%
+2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
13
3.9%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-190
+5.7pp
Western Catholic
-214
+1.5pp
Not stated
-41
+12.7pp
Presbyterian
-17
+2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-17
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Lakeland. 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 | 95 | 28.4% | 38.9% | 285 | 22.7% | 30.1% | -190 | +5.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 85 | 25.4% | 13.3% | 299 | 23.9% | 15.9% | -214 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 73 | 21.8% | 20.6% | 114 | 9.1% | 18.7% | -41 | +12.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 5.1% | 1.8% | 34 | 2.7% | 2.4% | -17 | +2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 3.9% | 1.7% | 30 | 2.4% | 2.7% | -17 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 335 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -918 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.