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 Main Lead, accounting for 34.2% (13 people). This share was lower than Pyrenees (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 5 people and 12 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Main Lead - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Main Lead, with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).

Main Lead
Pyrenees (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

13

% of total

34.2%

Change from 2016

-12.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

12

% of total

31.6%

Change from 2016

+6.0pp

Data table

Religion for Main Lead. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).

Religion for Main Lead. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
Religion for Main Lead. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Pyrenees (S)%Count%Pyrenees (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1334.2%43.8%1846.2%31.7%-5-12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia1231.6%12.8%1025.6%16.6%+2+6.0pp
Total38100.0%100.0%39100.0%100.0%-10.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.