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 Lyra, accounting for 44.8% (13 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 10 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lyra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lyra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lyra, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
+23.2pp
Western Catholic
-10
-4.7pp
Data table
Religion for Lyra. 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 | 13 | 44.8% | 31.4% | 11 | 21.6% | 22.2% | +2 | +23.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 34.5% | 21.7% | 20 | 39.2% | 25.0% | -10 | -4.7pp |
| Total | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.