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 Lindifferon, accounting for 35.4% (17 people). This share was lower than Edward River (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 5 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lindifferon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lindifferon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lindifferon, with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+4.3pp
Western Catholic
+5
+9.1pp
Data table
Religion for Lindifferon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 35.4% | 37.3% | 14 | 31.1% | 26.6% | +3 | +4.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 31.3% | 21.7% | 10 | 22.2% | 24.2% | +5 | +9.1pp |
| Total | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.