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 Sir Samuel, accounting for 36.4% (12 people). This share was lower than Leonora (S) (38.9%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sir Samuel - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sir Samuel in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Leonora (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sir Samuel, with comparison markers for Leonora (S).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Sir Samuel. 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 | 18 | 54.5% | 32.7% | - | - | 25.0% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 36.4% | 38.9% | - | - | 34.6% | - | - |
| Total | 33 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.