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 Lamplough, accounting for 47.9% (23 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 9 people and 19.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lamplough - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lamplough in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lamplough, with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-6
-5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+19.4pp
Data table
Religion for Lamplough. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 47.9% | 43.8% | 29 | 53.7% | 31.7% | -6 | -5.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 25.0% | 12.8% | 3 | 5.6% | 16.6% | +9 | +19.4pp |
| Total | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.