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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Fairholme, accounting for 43.2% (19 people). This share was higher than Lachlan (A) (24.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 2,114 people, while its share rose by 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fairholme - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fairholme in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lachlan (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fairholme, with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
43.2%
Change from 2016
+15.2pp
19
43.2%
+15.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
13
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
13
29.5%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-2,047
+15.2pp
No Religion, so described
-2,114
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Fairholme. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 43.2% | 24.7% | 2,066 | 28.0% | 25.5% | -2,047 | +15.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 29.5% | 21.6% | 2,127 | 28.8% | 16.8% | -2,114 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 44 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,386 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7,342 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.