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 Staghorn Flat (part), accounting for 41.1% (150 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 88 people and 19.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Staghorn Flat (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Staghorn Flat (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Staghorn Flat (part), with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
150
% of total
41.1%
Change from 2016
+19.3pp
150
41.1%
+19.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
90
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
90
24.7%
-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
56
% of total
15.3%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
56
15.3%
-7.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
32
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
32
8.8%
+2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
26
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
26
7.1%
-4.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+88
+19.3pp
Western Catholic
+5
-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-7.2pp
Not stated
+14
+2.5pp
Uniting Church
-7
-4.5pp
Data table
Religion for Staghorn Flat (part). 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 | 150 | 41.1% | 47.2% | 62 | 21.8% | 33.1% | +88 | +19.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 90 | 24.7% | 17.5% | 85 | 29.9% | 20.7% | +5 | -5.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 56 | 15.3% | 13.4% | 64 | 22.5% | 18.6% | -8 | -7.2pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 8.8% | 8.0% | 18 | 6.3% | 9.3% | +14 | +2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 26 | 7.1% | 4.3% | 33 | 11.6% | 6.4% | -7 | -4.5pp |
| Total | 365 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 284 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +81 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.