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 Belyando, accounting for 27.3% (81 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 71 people and 9.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Belyando - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Belyando in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Belyando, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).

Belyando
Isaac (R)

Not stated

2021 count

127

% of total

42.8%

Change from 2016

+11.9pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

81

% of total

27.3%

Change from 2016

+9.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

35

% of total

11.8%

Change from 2016

-6.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

26

% of total

8.8%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

10

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Belyando. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).

Religion for Belyando. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Religion for Belyando. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Isaac (R)%Count%Isaac (R)%Countpp
Not stated12742.8%22.0%1730.9%15.6%+110+11.9pp
No Religion, so described8127.3%35.2%1018.2%22.3%+71+9.1pp
Western Catholic3511.8%18.8%1018.2%25.9%+25-6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia268.8%10.7%59.1%16.7%+21-0.3pp
Presbyterian103.4%1.4%--2.5%--
Total297100.0%100.0%55100.0%100.0%+2420.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.