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 Lexton, accounting for 47.3% (132 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 81 people and 24.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lexton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lexton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lexton, with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
132
% of total
47.3%
Change from 2016
+24.7pp
132
47.3%
+24.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
54
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
54
19.4%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
42
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
42
15.1%
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-14.2pp
21
7.5%
-14.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+81
+24.7pp
Western Catholic
+3
-3.2pp
Not stated
+16
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-28
-14.2pp
Data table
Religion for Lexton. 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 | 132 | 47.3% | 43.8% | 51 | 22.6% | 31.7% | +81 | +24.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 54 | 19.4% | 14.7% | 51 | 22.6% | 17.3% | +3 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 42 | 15.1% | 14.0% | 26 | 11.5% | 15.8% | +16 | +3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 7.5% | 12.8% | 49 | 21.7% | 16.6% | -28 | -14.2pp |
| Total | 279 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 226 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +53 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.