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 Somme, accounting for 52.6% (20 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 3 people, while its share rose by 5.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Somme - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Somme 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 Somme, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3
+5.7pp
Data table
Religion for Somme. 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 | 20 | 52.6% | 31.4% | 23 | 46.9% | 22.2% | -3 | +5.7pp |
| Total | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 49 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.