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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Lietinna, accounting for 40% (22 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (19.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 13 people and 20.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lietinna - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lietinna in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lietinna, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Presbyterian
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-20.3pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+10.1pp
Presbyterian
+1
+2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Lietinna. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 40.0% | 19.7% | 35 | 60.3% | 27.1% | -13 | -20.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 27.3% | 46.8% | 10 | 17.2% | 34.4% | +5 | +10.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 18.2% | 3.4% | 9 | 15.5% | 4.8% | +1 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.