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 Leinster, accounting for 43.9% (312 people). This share was higher than Leonora (S) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 382 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leinster - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leinster in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Leonora (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leinster, with comparison markers for Leonora (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
312
% of total
43.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
312
43.9%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
208
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+23.2pp
208
29.3%
+23.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
91
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
91
12.8%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
36
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-15.0pp
36
5.1%
-15.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
15
2.1%
-0.7pp
Islam
2021 count
12
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
12
1.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-382
-2.3pp
Not stated
+116
+23.2pp
Western Catholic
-107
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-266
-15.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-27
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Leinster. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 312 | 43.9% | 38.9% | 694 | 46.2% | 34.6% | -382 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 208 | 29.3% | 32.7% | 92 | 6.1% | 25.0% | +116 | +23.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 91 | 12.8% | 10.4% | 198 | 13.2% | 13.7% | -107 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 5.1% | 4.6% | 302 | 20.1% | 10.9% | -266 | -15.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 42 | 2.8% | 3.1% | -27 | -0.7pp |
| Islam | 12 | 1.7% | 1.2% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 710 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,501 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -791 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.