Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Lanskey, accounting for 38.7% (36 people). This share was lower than Mount Isa (C) (40.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lanskey - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lanskey in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Isa (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lanskey, with comparison markers for Mount Isa (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+17
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
+4
-5.0pp
Not stated
+14
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-13.1pp
Data table
Religion for Lanskey. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Isa (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Isa (C)% | Count | % | Mount Isa (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 36 | 38.7% | 40.3% | 19 | 32.2% | 27.9% | +17 | +6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 20.4% | 22.9% | 15 | 25.4% | 27.4% | +4 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 20.4% | 11.0% | 5 | 8.5% | 14.0% | +14 | +11.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 14.0% | 7.6% | 16 | 27.1% | 11.0% | -3 | -13.1pp |
| Total | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.