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 Ringtail Creek, accounting for 57.5% (111 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 17.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ringtail Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ringtail Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ringtail Creek, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
111
% of total
57.5%
Change from 2016
+17.7pp
111
57.5%
+17.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
29
15.0%
+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
20
10.4%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
14
7.3%
-7.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+17.7pp
Western Catholic
+3
+2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-0.5pp
Not stated
-15
-7.1pp
Data table
Religion for Ringtail Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 111 | 57.5% | 48.2% | 80 | 39.8% | 36.9% | +31 | +17.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 15.0% | 15.1% | 26 | 12.9% | 17.5% | +3 | +2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 10.4% | 13.6% | 22 | 10.9% | 17.5% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 7.3% | 8.0% | 29 | 14.4% | 9.3% | -15 | -7.1pp |
| Total | 193 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.