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 Burt Plain, accounting for 25% (57 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 32 people and 14.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burt Plain - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burt Plain in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burt Plain, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Not stated
2021 count
58
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
-17.6pp
58
25.4%
-17.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
57
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
57
25.0%
+14.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
54
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
54
23.7%
-11.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
37
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
37
16.2%
+14.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-
10
4.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-47
-17.6pp
No Religion, so described
+32
+14.8pp
Western Catholic
-32
-11.5pp
Lutheran
+32
+14.2pp
Data table
Religion for Burt Plain. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 58 | 25.4% | 21.0% | 105 | 43.0% | 30.2% | -47 | -17.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 57 | 25.0% | 16.6% | 25 | 10.2% | 8.7% | +32 | +14.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 54 | 23.7% | 15.0% | 86 | 35.2% | 15.8% | -32 | -11.5pp |
| Lutheran | 37 | 16.2% | 38.5% | 5 | 2.0% | 36.1% | +32 | +14.2pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 4.4% | 1.1% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.