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 Florina, accounting for 35.2% (38 people). This share was lower than Katherine (T) (42.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7 people and 0.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Florina - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Florina in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Katherine (T) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Florina, with comparison markers for Katherine (T).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+16
+10.3pp
No Religion, so described
+7
+0.8pp
Western Catholic
-3
-5.6pp
Data table
Religion for Florina. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Katherine (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | % | Katherine (T)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 40 | 37.0% | 16.5% | 24 | 26.7% | 23.1% | +16 | +10.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 38 | 35.2% | 42.2% | 31 | 34.4% | 31.4% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 11.1% | 15.3% | 15 | 16.7% | 17.8% | -3 | -5.6pp |
| Total | 108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.