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 Reids Flat, accounting for 32.1% (27 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (20.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 14 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Reids Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Reids Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Reids Flat, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-14.5pp
No Religion, so described
+9
+11.0pp
Not stated
-1
-0.3pp
Western Catholic
-6
-6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Reids Flat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 32.1% | 20.8% | 41 | 46.6% | 25.9% | -14 | -14.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 14 | 16.7% | 25.5% | 5 | 5.7% | 15.8% | +9 | +11.0pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 16.7% | 8.7% | 15 | 17.0% | 8.2% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 15.5% | 29.9% | 19 | 21.6% | 34.5% | -6 | -6.1pp |
| Total | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.