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).

Staghorn Flat (part)
Indigo (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

150

% of total

41.1%

Change from 2016

+19.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

90

% of total

24.7%

Change from 2016

-5.2pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

56

% of total

15.3%

Change from 2016

-7.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

32

% of total

8.8%

Change from 2016

+2.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

26

% of total

7.1%

Change from 2016

-4.5pp

Data table

Religion for Staghorn Flat (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).

Religion for Staghorn Flat (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
Religion for Staghorn Flat (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Indigo (S)%Count%Indigo (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described15041.1%47.2%6221.8%33.1%+88+19.3pp
Western Catholic9024.7%17.5%8529.9%20.7%+5-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia5615.3%13.4%6422.5%18.6%-8-7.2pp
Not stated328.8%8.0%186.3%9.3%+14+2.5pp
Uniting Church267.1%4.3%3311.6%6.4%-7-4.5pp
Total365100.0%100.0%284100.0%100.0%+810.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.