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 Branxholm, accounting for 51.1% (119 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 42 people and 21.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Branxholm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Branxholm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Branxholm, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
119
% of total
51.1%
Change from 2016
+21.4pp
119
51.1%
+21.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
28
12.0%
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-13.9pp
26
11.2%
-13.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
19
8.2%
-5.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
15
6.4%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+42
+21.4pp
Not stated
+1
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-39
-13.9pp
Western Catholic
-17
-5.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
-2.1pp
Data table
Religion for Branxholm. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 119 | 51.1% | 46.8% | 77 | 29.7% | 34.4% | +42 | +21.4pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 12.0% | 9.5% | 27 | 10.4% | 9.6% | +1 | +1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 11.2% | 19.7% | 65 | 25.1% | 27.1% | -39 | -13.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 36 | 13.9% | 10.3% | -17 | -5.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 6.4% | 2.7% | 22 | 8.5% | 3.2% | -7 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 233 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 259 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.