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 East Barron, accounting for 40.4% (107 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 705 people and 0.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East Barron - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East Barron in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Barron, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
107
% of total
40.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
107
40.4%
-0.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
65
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
65
24.5%
+6.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
26
9.8%
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
23
8.7%
+1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
13
4.9%
+2.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
10
3.8%
+3.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-705
-0.2pp
Western Catholic
-293
+6.6pp
Not stated
-172
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-116
+1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-26
+2.9pp
Baptist
-2
+3.2pp
Data table
Religion for East Barron. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 107 | 40.4% | 39.6% | 812 | 40.6% | 29.5% | -705 | -0.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 65 | 24.5% | 17.8% | 358 | 17.9% | 21.9% | -293 | +6.6pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 9.8% | 11.8% | 198 | 9.9% | 11.2% | -172 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 8.7% | 11.7% | 139 | 7.0% | 15.5% | -116 | +1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 39 | 2.0% | 3.0% | -26 | +2.9pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 3.8% | 1.8% | 12 | 0.6% | 1.8% | -2 | +3.2pp |
| Total | 265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,999 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,734 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.