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 Imanpa, accounting for 56.7% (68 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (38.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which increased by 13 people and 19.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Imanpa - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Imanpa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Imanpa, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).

Imanpa
MacDonnell (R)

Lutheran

2021 count

68

% of total

56.7%

Change from 2016

+19.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

12

% of total

10.0%

Change from 2016

-

Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions

2021 count

11

% of total

9.2%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Imanpa. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).

Religion for Imanpa. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
Religion for Imanpa. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%MacDonnell (R)%Count%MacDonnell (R)%Countpp
Lutheran6856.7%38.5%5537.2%36.1%+13+19.5pp
Western Catholic1210.0%15.0%--15.8%--
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions119.2%1.9%--1.2%--
Total120100.0%100.0%148100.0%100.0%-280.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.