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 increased by 106 people and 8 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
+8.0pp
312
43.9%
+8.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
208
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
208
29.3%
+2.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
91
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
91
12.8%
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
36
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
36
5.1%
-5.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
15
2.1%
-1.4pp
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
+106
+8.0pp
Not stated
+52
+2.1pp
Western Catholic
0
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-24
-5.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-1.4pp
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% | 206 | 35.9% | 34.6% | +106 | +8.0pp |
| Not stated | 208 | 29.3% | 32.7% | 156 | 27.2% | 25.0% | +52 | +2.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 91 | 12.8% | 10.4% | 91 | 15.9% | 13.7% | 0 | -3.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 5.1% | 4.6% | 60 | 10.5% | 10.9% | -24 | -5.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 2.1% | 2.5% | 20 | 3.5% | 3.1% | -5 | -1.4pp |
| Islam | 12 | 1.7% | 1.2% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 710 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 574 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +136 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.