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 Clermont, accounting for 30.6% (902 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 361 people and 13 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Clermont - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Clermont
Isaac (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

902

% of total

30.6%

Change from 2016

+13.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

761

% of total

25.8%

Change from 2016

-3.2pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

482

% of total

16.3%

Change from 2016

-3.3pp

Not stated

2021 count

310

% of total

10.5%

Change from 2016

-2.1pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

203

% of total

6.9%

Change from 2016

-2.4pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

88

% of total

3.0%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

46

% of total

1.6%

Change from 2016

-1.2pp

Pentecostal, nfd

2021 count

42

% of total

1.4%

Change from 2016

-0.8pp

Lutheran

2021 count

24

% of total

0.8%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Other Christian, nec

2021 count

13

% of total

0.4%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Data table

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

Religion for Clermont. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Religion for Clermont. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Isaac (R)%Count%Isaac (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described90230.6%35.2%54117.6%22.3%+361+13.0pp
Western Catholic76125.8%18.8%89529.0%25.9%-134-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia48216.3%10.7%60419.6%16.7%-122-3.3pp
Not stated31010.5%22.0%38912.6%15.6%-79-2.1pp
Uniting Church2036.9%4.1%2889.3%7.4%-85-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd883.0%2.1%983.2%2.8%-10-0.2pp
Presbyterian461.6%1.4%852.8%2.5%-39-1.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd421.4%0.7%692.2%1.1%-27-0.8pp
Lutheran240.8%0.7%301.0%0.8%-6-0.2pp
Other Christian, nec130.4%0.1%80.3%0.0%+5+0.1pp
Total2,951100.0%100.0%3,082100.0%100.0%-1310.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.