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 Pretty Pine, accounting for 36% (18 people). This share was lower than Edward River (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people and 21.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Pretty Pine - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Pretty Pine in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Pretty Pine, with comparison markers for Edward River (A).

Pretty Pine
Edward River (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

18

% of total

36.0%

Change from 2016

+21.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

16

% of total

32.0%

Change from 2016

+14.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

12

% of total

24.0%

Change from 2016

-6.2pp

Data table

Religion for Pretty Pine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).

Religion for Pretty Pine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
Religion for Pretty Pine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Edward River (A)%Count%Edward River (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1836.0%37.3%914.3%26.6%+9+21.7pp
Western Catholic1632.0%21.7%1117.5%24.2%+5+14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia1224.0%14.5%1930.2%17.3%-7-6.2pp
Total50100.0%100.0%63100.0%100.0%-130.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.