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, 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Belyando, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+110
+11.9pp
No Religion, so described
+71
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
+25
-6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+21
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Belyando. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 127 | 42.8% | 22.0% | 17 | 30.9% | 15.6% | +110 | +11.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 81 | 27.3% | 35.2% | 10 | 18.2% | 22.3% | +71 | +9.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 11.8% | 18.8% | 10 | 18.2% | 25.9% | +25 | -6.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 8.8% | 10.7% | 5 | 9.1% | 16.7% | +21 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 3.4% | 1.4% | - | - | 2.5% | - | - |
| Total | 297 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +242 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.