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 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).

Valkyrie
Isaac (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

26

% of total

38.2%

Change from 2016

+28.0pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

15

% of total

22.1%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

11

% of total

16.2%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

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

Religion for Valkyrie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Religion for Valkyrie. 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 described2638.2%35.2%1210.2%22.3%+14+28.0pp
Western Catholic1522.1%18.8%2622.0%25.9%-11+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd1116.2%2.1%--2.8%--
Total68100.0%100.0%118100.0%100.0%-500.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.