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 Allans Flat, accounting for 42.3% (124 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 17 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Allans Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Allans Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Allans Flat, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
124
% of total
42.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
124
42.3%
+1.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
57
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
57
19.5%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
50
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
50
17.1%
+8.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
32
10.9%
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
11
3.8%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-4
+1.3pp
Western Catholic
-8
-1.3pp
Not stated
+24
+8.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
-3
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Allans Flat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 124 | 42.3% | 47.2% | 128 | 41.0% | 33.1% | -4 | +1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 57 | 19.5% | 17.5% | 65 | 20.8% | 20.7% | -8 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 17.1% | 8.0% | 26 | 8.3% | 9.3% | +24 | +8.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 10.9% | 13.4% | 49 | 15.7% | 18.6% | -17 | -4.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 14 | 4.5% | 6.4% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 293 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 312 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.