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 Lake Darlot, accounting for 13.6% (24 people). This share was lower than Leonora (S) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people, while its share fell by 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lake Darlot - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lake Darlot in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Leonora (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lake Darlot, with comparison markers for Leonora (S).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+107
+27.8pp
No Religion, so described
+12
-9.5pp
Western Catholic
+6
-4.7pp
Data table
Religion for Lake Darlot. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Leonora (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Leonora (S)% | Count | % | Leonora (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 131 | 74.0% | 32.7% | 24 | 46.2% | 25.0% | +107 | +27.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 24 | 13.6% | 38.9% | 12 | 23.1% | 34.6% | +12 | -9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 6.8% | 10.4% | 6 | 11.5% | 13.7% | +6 | -4.7pp |
| Total | 177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +125 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.