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 Valkyrie, accounting for 38.2% (26 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 15 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Valkyrie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Valkyrie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Valkyrie, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+14
+28.0pp
Western Catholic
-11
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Valkyrie. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 26 | 38.2% | 35.2% | 12 | 10.2% | 22.3% | +14 | +28.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 22.1% | 18.8% | 26 | 22.0% | 25.9% | -11 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 16.2% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.8% | - | - |
| Total | 68 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -50 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.