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, Christianity, nfd was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Lotus Creek, accounting for 19.4% (21 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (2.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 8 people and 17.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lotus Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lotus Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lotus Creek, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-
25
23.1%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
21
19.4%
+0.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
21
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
21
19.4%
-5.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-17.6pp
17
15.7%
-17.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
15
13.9%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.7pp
Western Catholic
+2
-5.9pp
No Religion, so described
-8
-17.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
-2.1pp
Data table
Religion for Lotus Creek. 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 | 25 | 23.1% | 22.0% | - | - | 15.6% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 19.4% | 2.1% | 14 | 18.7% | 2.8% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 21 | 19.4% | 18.8% | 19 | 25.3% | 25.9% | +2 | -5.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 15.7% | 35.2% | 25 | 33.3% | 22.3% | -8 | -17.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 13.9% | 10.7% | 12 | 16.0% | 16.7% | +3 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 75 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.