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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Lockhart River (S), accounting for 60.7% (384 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (12.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 132 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lockhart River (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lockhart River (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lockhart River (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
384
% of total
60.7%
Change from 2016
-12.7pp
384
60.7%
-12.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
134
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
134
21.2%
+13.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
79
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
79
12.5%
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
1.9%
+0.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
12
1.9%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-132
-12.7pp
No Religion, so described
+80
+13.5pp
Not stated
-1
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
0
+0.2pp
Western Catholic
+2
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Lockhart River (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 384 | 60.7% | 12.8% | 516 | 73.4% | 17.1% | -132 | -12.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 134 | 21.2% | 40.1% | 54 | 7.7% | 27.9% | +80 | +13.5pp |
| Not stated | 79 | 12.5% | 8.8% | 80 | 11.4% | 10.1% | -1 | +1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 1.9% | 3.0% | 12 | 1.7% | 3.0% | 0 | +0.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 1.9% | 18.7% | 10 | 1.4% | 22.0% | +2 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 633 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 703 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -70 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.