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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Pleasant Hills, accounting for 20.6% (26 people). This share was higher than Lockhart (A) (4.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 15 people and 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pleasant Hills - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pleasant Hills in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lockhart (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pleasant Hills, with comparison markers for Lockhart (A).
Lutheran
2021 count
26
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
26
20.6%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
23
18.3%
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
18
14.3%
+1.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
17
13.5%
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
12
9.5%
-13.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
12
9.5%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
-2
-2.7pp
Not stated
+6
+4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+1.8pp
No Religion, so described
+2
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
-15
-13.0pp
Presbyterian
+2
+1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Pleasant Hills. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lockhart (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Lutheran | 26 | 20.6% | 4.1% | 28 | 23.3% | 4.2% | -2 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 18.3% | 9.3% | 17 | 14.2% | 11.0% | +6 | +4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 14.3% | 14.3% | 15 | 12.5% | 16.8% | +3 | +1.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 13.5% | 24.9% | 15 | 12.5% | 17.2% | +2 | +1.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 9.5% | 28.5% | 27 | 22.5% | 29.3% | -15 | -13.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 9.5% | 5.0% | 10 | 8.3% | 7.3% | +2 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.