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 Leyburn (part), accounting for 37.6% (212 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 107 people and 15.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leyburn (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leyburn (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leyburn (part), with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
212
% of total
37.6%
Change from 2016
+15.3pp
212
37.6%
+15.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
104
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
104
18.4%
-9.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
89
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
89
15.8%
-5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
75
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
75
13.3%
+1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
14
2.5%
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
2.1%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+107
+15.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-28
-9.7pp
Western Catholic
-13
-5.9pp
Not stated
+20
+1.6pp
Uniting Church
-9
-2.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Leyburn (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 212 | 37.6% | 31.4% | 105 | 22.3% | 22.2% | +107 | +15.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 104 | 18.4% | 17.3% | 132 | 28.1% | 21.1% | -28 | -9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 89 | 15.8% | 21.7% | 102 | 21.7% | 25.0% | -13 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 75 | 13.3% | 9.6% | 55 | 11.7% | 8.6% | +20 | +1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 2.5% | 5.7% | 23 | 4.9% | 7.0% | -9 | -2.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 2.1% | 3.0% | 9 | 1.9% | 3.0% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 564 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 470 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +94 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.