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 Hail Creek, accounting for 22% (39 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 7 people and 6.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Hail Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Hail Creek
Isaac (R)

Not stated

2021 count

92

% of total

52.0%

Change from 2016

+19.7pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

39

% of total

22.0%

Change from 2016

-3.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

32

% of total

18.1%

Change from 2016

-9.0pp

Data table

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

Religion for Hail Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Religion for Hail Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Isaac (R)%Count%Isaac (R)%Countpp
Not stated9252.0%22.0%4332.3%15.6%+49+19.7pp
No Religion, so described3922.0%35.2%3425.6%22.3%+5-3.6pp
Western Catholic3218.1%18.8%3627.1%25.9%-4-9.0pp
Total177100.0%100.0%133100.0%100.0%+440.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.