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 Petermann, accounting for 32.6% (43 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which decreased by 8 people, while its share rose by 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Petermann - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Petermann in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Petermann, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
43
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
43
32.6%
+8.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
31
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
31
23.5%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
29
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
29
22.0%
-7.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
13
9.8%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+8.3pp
Lutheran
-8
+1.5pp
Not stated
-24
-7.9pp
Western Catholic
-1
+1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Petermann. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 43 | 32.6% | 16.6% | 43 | 24.3% | 8.7% | 0 | +8.3pp |
| Lutheran | 31 | 23.5% | 38.5% | 39 | 22.0% | 36.1% | -8 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 22.0% | 21.0% | 53 | 29.9% | 30.2% | -24 | -7.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 9.8% | 15.0% | 14 | 7.9% | 15.8% | -1 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -45 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.