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 Isseka, accounting for 48.3% (28 people). This share was higher than Northampton (S) (39.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 10 people and 10.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Isseka - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Isseka in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Isseka, with comparison markers for Northampton (S).

Isseka
Northampton (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

28

% of total

48.3%

Change from 2016

+6.6pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

11

% of total

19.0%

Change from 2016

+7.9pp

Data table

Religion for Isseka. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).

Religion for Isseka. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
Religion for Isseka. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Northampton (S)%Count%Northampton (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2848.3%39.3%3041.7%31.9%-2+6.6pp
Uniting Church1119.0%3.0%811.1%3.7%+3+7.9pp
Total58100.0%100.0%72100.0%100.0%-140.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.