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 Piries, accounting for 53.4% (31 people). This share was higher than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Piries - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Piries in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Piries, with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
31
% of total
53.4%
Change from 2016
+16.9pp
31
53.4%
+16.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
10
17.2%
+11.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+16.9pp
Western Catholic
+7
+11.4pp
Data table
Religion for Piries. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 31 | 53.4% | 49.0% | 19 | 36.5% | 35.7% | +12 | +16.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 17.2% | 17.1% | 3 | 5.8% | 21.7% | +7 | +11.4pp |
| Total | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.