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 Leonora, accounting for 41.1% (265 people). This share was higher than Leonora (S) (38.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 54 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leonora - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leonora in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Leonora (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leonora, with comparison markers for Leonora (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
265
% of total
41.1%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
265
41.1%
+7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
160
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
160
24.8%
+2.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
60
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
60
9.3%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
35
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
35
5.4%
-6.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
20
3.1%
-0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
17
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
17
2.6%
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
17
2.6%
-0.9pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
16
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
16
2.5%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
13
2.0%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4
+7.3pp
Not stated
-14
+2.3pp
Western Catholic
-38
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-54
-6.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
-0.9pp
Buddhism
+7
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
-10
-0.9pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
0
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
+6
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Leonora. 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 | 265 | 41.1% | 38.9% | 261 | 33.8% | 34.6% | +4 | +7.3pp |
| Not stated | 160 | 24.8% | 32.7% | 174 | 22.5% | 25.0% | -14 | +2.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 60 | 9.3% | 10.4% | 98 | 12.7% | 13.7% | -38 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 5.4% | 4.6% | 89 | 11.5% | 10.9% | -54 | -6.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 3.1% | 2.5% | 31 | 4.0% | 3.1% | -11 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 17 | 2.6% | 1.1% | 10 | 1.3% | 1.6% | +7 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 2.6% | 1.2% | 27 | 3.5% | 2.3% | -10 | -0.9pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 16 | 2.5% | 1.0% | 16 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 2.0% | 0.9% | 7 | 0.9% | 1.1% | +6 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 645 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 773 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -128 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.