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 Kintore, accounting for 66% (274 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (38.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which increased by 47 people and 10.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Kintore - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Kintore
MacDonnell (R)

Lutheran

2021 count

274

% of total

66.0%

Change from 2016

+10.6pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

60

% of total

14.5%

Change from 2016

+0.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

51

% of total

12.3%

Change from 2016

-7.2pp

Baptist

2021 count

18

% of total

4.3%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

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

Religion for Kintore. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
Religion for Kintore. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%MacDonnell (R)%Count%MacDonnell (R)%Countpp
Lutheran27466.0%38.5%22755.4%36.1%+47+10.6pp
No Religion, so described6014.5%16.6%5613.7%8.7%+4+0.8pp
Not stated5112.3%21.0%8019.5%30.2%-29-7.2pp
Baptist184.3%1.1%--0.5%--
Total415100.0%100.0%410100.0%100.0%+50.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.