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 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
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Uniting Church
Churches of Christ (Conference)
Presbyterian
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.