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 The Hermitage, accounting for 41.8% (23 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 5 people and 8.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Hermitage - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Hermitage in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Hermitage, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+4.8pp
Western Catholic
+5
+8.8pp
Data table
Religion for The Hermitage. 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 | 23 | 41.8% | 31.4% | 20 | 37.0% | 22.2% | +3 | +4.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 25.5% | 21.7% | 9 | 16.7% | 25.0% | +5 | +8.8pp |
| Total | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.